After Tuesday’s thrilling Champions League performance, Celtic now face a different challenge on the synthetic surface of Rugby Park on Sunday, where they return to the scene of a disappointing result last season. It was here that Brendan Rodgers’ perfect trophy record in Scotland was shattered, followed by an even worse league defeat.
Kilmarnock’s upcoming match will be their first at home since their surprising victory over Rangers. Since then, they’ve had mixed results on the road, winning at Tynecastle but suffering defeats to Ross County and Dundee.
At home, Kilmarnock have been resilient, not losing since a heavy 0-3 defeat to St Johnstone in August, when Derek McInnes rotated his squad ahead of their Conference League trip to Norway. This impressive home record will now be tested by Celtic’s attacking prowess.
For Brendan Rodgers, this game offers a rare opportunity to select from a fully available squad, with no midweek fixtures for the next two weeks. He may opt to rest Cameron Carter-Vickers, especially considering his recent injury history, but otherwise, it’s expected that Celtic will field a full-strength lineup. Rodgers will likely aim to assert dominance early and secure the win without delay.
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