BRENDAN RODGERS has given a massive insight to what he’s thinking ahead of Celtic’s first Champions League qualifier next week.
The Irishman set up a behind closed door game for one set of players while the other set plays in a competitive friendly against Sparta Prague.
Celtic beat BW Linz 2-1 this morning thanks to goals from Scott Sinclair and Mikey Johnston – however the team was comprised of a more eclectic bunch of Celtic stars rather than the ones we’re used to seeing week in, week out.
This afternoon’s game has a pretty strong starting XI and you would have to think the Irishman is picking a side most likely to go up against Aleshkart next week.
The side is as follows:
? Here is the #CelticFC Starting XI for the game against @ACSparta_EN #CeltsInAustria pic.twitter.com/j7SQ7E2V2d
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 3, 2018
Hendry playing right back in the absence of both Lustig and Gamboa due to World Cup Duty.
Simunovic and Ajer seem to be the favoured pairing ahead of Marvin Compper. A familiar midfield, however, two strikers in the side has us wondering!
Is Rodgers experimenting with playing to bhoys up front in a Champions League surprise?
