It has been a daunting task at times but Brendan Rodgers said Celtic’s confidence is improving in the Champions League ahead of their showdown against Manchester City.
Rodgers: Celtic growing in confidence in Europe
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Rodgers calls for brave Bhoys
Head coach Brendan Rodgers has told his Celtic players to try and play on the front foot when they take on Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Bhoys suffered a 7-0 rout at the hands of Barca in the Camp Nou in their opening Group C game just over two months ago.
Rodgers downplays Gerrard talk
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has cooled talk suggesting he is set to be reunited with the former Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard. The two men worked together at Anfield and reports suggested Rodgers was set to launch a bid to sign the veteran who left LA Galaxy earlier this week.
Sviatchenko wants frightening Celtic
Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko hopes Wednesday’s Champions League opponents Borussia Monchengladbach struggle to cope with the intimidating atmosphere at Celtic Park.
The Hoops produced arguably their best performance of the season so far last time out in Europe when they held Manchester City to a 3-3 draw in front of their own fans.
Celtic – Man City : Rodgers expecting tough test against City and Aguero
Brendan Rodgers is wary of the threat Sergio Aguero will pose to Celtic in the Champions League on Wednesday, though he acknowledges Manchester City have other stars capable of hurting his team.
Joey Barton is looking forward to returning to Rangers
Joey Barton insists he has unfinished business with Rangers and claims he cannot wait to rejoin Mark Warburton’s squad.
The midfielder is currently serving a three-week club suspension following a blazing row with the manager – as well as team-mate Andy Halliday – in the wake of Rangers’ humiliating 5-1 defeat to Old Firm rivals Celtic.
Scott Brown: To lose five goals in 45 minutes is unacceptable.
Scott Brown says Celtic’s performance in their 7-0 thrashing at Barcelona was “unacceptable”.