Celtic Manager Brendan Rodgers acknowledges fans after the William Hill Premiership match against Dundee FC at Celtic Park. Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images
**Key Questions Celtic Fans Want Answered by Brendan Rodgers Ahead of Aberdeen Match**
Brendan Rodgers will address the media in a press conference before Celtic’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Aberdeen at Hampden tomorrow.
Having maintained their unbeaten domestic record with a win over Dundee, Celtic is now focused on this important match that could lead them to their first cup final of the season.
Celtic and Aberdeen are tied on points in the Scottish Premiership, adding to the excitement as they prepare to clash, especially following their recent 2-2 league draw.
**Team Standings**
1. **Celtic** – 10 matches, 9 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses, +26 goal difference, 28 points
2. **Aberdeen** – 10 matches, 9 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses, +11 goal difference, 28 points
3. **Rangers** – 10 matches, 6 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses, +7 goal difference, 19 points
4. **Motherwell** – 10 matches, 5 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses, 0 goal difference, 16 points
There are many positives for Rodgers as he faces selection challenges leading up to the match.
**Celtic Fans’ Questions for Rodgers**
**Injury Status of Key Players**
Rodgers previously indicated that Nicolas Kuhn, Adam Idah, and Callum McGregor would be available for the match against Aberdeen, after missing the game against Dundee. Idah was sidelined due to a severe challenge that resulted in him using a moon boot, while McGregor and Kuhn were out with adductor and hip injuries, respectively. However, neither injury is thought to be serious.
It’s important to note that being included in the matchday squad doesn’t guarantee a player’s readiness to start. Fans will be hoping for an update from the manager confirming their fitness for the starting lineup, as their presence could be crucial for a successful outcome.
**Discussion on Celtic’s Centre-Back Pairing**
A significant topic before the semi-final is who will partner Cameron Carter-Vickers in central defense: Auston Trusty or Liam Scales. Scales has had a strong start to the season, making it difficult to overlook him, while Trusty has contributed to three consecutive clean sheets, making this a competitive decision for the manager.
Rodgers will likely want to maintain consistency in the defense rather than making too many changes. The choice of who starts could have implications for future matches if things go well at Hampden.
**Insights from Last Month’s Draw with Aberdeen**
Celtic’s recent 2-2 draw with Aberdeen was an unusual match, where the Dons managed to come back from two goals down. Despite creating several scoring opportunities, Celtic couldn’t secure a win due to impressive late defending by Aberdeen.
Rodgers aims to reinforce Celtic’s status as the top team in Scotland and will be looking to identify areas for improvement to prevent a repeat of the previous result. Known for his expertise in knockout competitions, it will be interesting to see his strategies for overcoming Aberdeen in the upcoming match.
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