At half-time in their 3-0 victory over St Mirren, Brendan Rodgers shared his halftime talk with his players. The first half saw both teams evenly matched, with St Mirren providing a strong defense. However, goals from Reo Hatate, Kyogo, and Adam Idah put Celtic ahead of Rangers by four points, who still have two away games to play.
In an interview with BBC Sportsound, Rodgers explained that his halftime message was simple – he urged his team to be more aggressive in their approach. He felt that in the first half, they were too passive in their press and counter-press, impacting their attacking play.
After securing an early goal in the second half, the team’s performance transformed. Rodgers praised the players for their increased speed and precision in their passing and attacking play. Despite missing Daizen Maeda, Rodgers was pleased with the quality options available on the bench.
Looking ahead to the Scottish Cup Semi Final against Aberdeen, Rodgers emphasized the importance of maintaining this level of performance to secure a spot in the final. As the title race heats up, Rodgers will be looking for his players to deliver in the remaining fixtures to bring home the championship.
