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John Kennedy says it’s in defence that Celtic can knock down January’s axe.
Manager Brendan Rodgers was inspired by Stephen Welsh and Gustaf Lagerbielke, who came off the bench to play a major role in the 2-1 Champions League win over Feyenoord. But his minutes have been limited this season, and Rodgers also has Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales on loan through January along with Nat Phillips, Maik Nawrocki and Yuki Kobayashi.
Deputy Chief Kennedy admits that some players on the bench could leave the team in January and that the centre-back is a domain that could find a replacement in his squad. When asked about the subsidiary in charge, Kennedy replied, “It’s a position where we have a lot of players. In January, there will probably have to be a few who go through game time. Downsize the team.
“If anything we are probably carrying a lot of numbers so there will be a lot on the periphery who will need to get game time or maybe move, whatever it may be. Everyone will have their own agenda on that. When it comes to it, at Celtic, there is going to be four or five centre-backs in every squad.
“So it’s about competing with each other and being in a position to step in when necessary, like Welshy the other night, who hasn’t played in a long time, but came out of nowhere and played the way he did. He did. Ok .
“That is what you have to be ready for. Cam has been the one who has been most consistent over the years. You have to be ready to play