Brendan Rodgers reveals who is to step up at Celtic in Callum McGregor absence, and he also…
Callum McGregor’s chances of playing in Sunday’s Celtics match at Tynecastle are dwindling as Brendan Rodgers highlights other players who are seizing their chance to perform.
McGregor is officially just doubtful for the match against the Hearts, as Rodgers said in a press conference that he will be evaluated this coming weekend.
Nonetheless, it seems doubtful that Celtic would be taking any chances with his fitness in front of a crucial Scottish Premiership run-in, given that he was replaced off at halftime on Wednesday and did not attend training on Friday.
Although Rodgers has encouraged everyone who joins the club to take a chance and indicated that other leaders in the dressing room can cover for the captain, he is aware that McGregor will be missed in that midfield.
Regarding Callum McGregor, the Celtics boss
“With players like that, the guys who are always available and always playing, it’s such a new experience for them to be injured,” he stated [Scottish Daily Mail, print edition, 02/03]. It’s the kind of game where everyone wants to play, even the best players. As a result, you need to be conscious of it and the danger.
We will definitely take that into account, as we are about to enter a very significant time. You always consider the risk. Going into a cup final carries a certain amount of risk, but you may accept that risk if there isn’t anything else to do for a long. We simply have to balance that, though, as there are still significant games and a good portion of the season left. It presents a chance for someone else to enter. If it’s one where he’s not available, then someone else has the chance.
In addition to Greg Taylor being an excellent speaker,
In addition to Greg Taylor being an excellent speaker, people like Cameron Carter-Vickers and Ali Johnston are currently feeling fit and getting back up to speed. Thus, there is the internal leadership from individuals such as Big Joe Hart who are willing to take the lead.
“When Callum isn’t playing, someone with his caliber and leadership abilities will always be missed, but everyone has to accept that fact.”
Carter-Vickers is the most likely choice to lead the squad in Edinburgh because he has occasionally assumed the captain’s armband when McGregor is not available.
Tomoki Iwata and Matt O’Riley may be complemented by Daniel Kelly or Paulo Bernardo, depending on their location on the field.
Naturally, losing McGregor would be devastating, but Rodgers should be able to demonstrate that he has the team cohesion and leadership group to handle it.
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