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Celtic have become aware of the one big fear they MUST face ahead of the big derby against Rangers.
Brendan Rodgers gained a big boost with Cameron Carter-Vickers completing 90 minutes and Reo Hatate gaining more than an hour on his legs in his return to action in a comfortable Sunday afternoon win over Livingston. Expert Michael Stewart believes that not only are the duo backing down, but betting well, which is a very positive development heading into next week’s match for Ibrox. John Kennedy was in the dugout with Rodgers watching from the stands due to his sanction by the SFA.
The score was a point at half-time, but Celtic broke through just 4 minutes into the second half after a pinball in the box ended with Jamie Brandon’s ball going into his own net. Paulo Bernardo scored the visitors’ second goal before Matt O’Riley. It ended a 3-0 win to return the champions to the most sensible in the league with a point advantage, after one more game was played. Despite an undeniable victory and 3 points, Stewart knew a dominance that wishes to oppose Philippe Clement. and their troops.
Speaking on BBC Sportscene, he said: “It’s a huge game [Rangers]. The positive for them [Celtic] is that two of their main players came back and played well. Carter-Vickers has a very reassuring influence on the game. Hatate comes in, he’s been out for so long, but he’s come back and he’s been a smart player in the middle of the park.
“It’s positive that some wonderful players are coming back, but the only fear would be that this afternoon we can get to some smart areas, particularly in the wide areas of the park, but the final ball wasn’t there.
“They’re going to have to be more clinical in the spaces opposite the Rangers. If they get to positions one, they’re going to have to be more clinical than that. “