Derek Ferguson shares what he finds “quite scary” about Celtic, after being teased by former Scotland player James McFadden, a former rival from Rangers.

Everything is falling into place for Celtic and Brendan Rodgers.

In just the past week, the Scottish champions have proven their dominance, defeating both the second-best team in Scotland and the second-best team in Germany.

Celtic hammered Aberdeen 6-0 in the League Cup semi-finals to secure a final spot against Rangers, who edged past Motherwell. Then, Celtic outshone expectations with a thrilling Champions League victory over RB Leipzig, showcasing one of their best European performances.

With players like Adam Idah starting up front against Atalanta, Alex Valle charging down the left wing, and Luke McCowan coming in to score, it’s clear that every player is stepping up. This growing squad depth is making Celtic even stronger with each match.

This impressive form is clearly unsettling for Derek Ferguson, who discussed Celtic’s strength on the latest edition of Open Goal. Ferguson, a former Rangers player, highlighted the quality and depth of Celtic’s squad, particularly the formidable players coming off the bench. During Celtic’s victory over Leipzig, names like Liam Scales, Idah, Valle, and Paulo Bernardo were on the bench, all capable of starting for most teams.

Ferguson acknowledged that all of these players are deserving of starting spots, but the competition is fierce, with others, like Auston Trusty, seizing their opportunities. From a Rangers perspective, he admitted it’s “quite scary” to see the depth Celtic possess, praising the club’s recruitment.

James McFadden teased Ferguson about the upcoming cup final, asking how long it took him to realize that Celtic would be waiting in the final after Rangers’ win over Motherwell. Ferguson responded, noting that while Rangers will be underdogs, Celtic’s recent form and recruitment are impressive, especially their performance against Leipzig.

While Celtic’s brilliance dominates the headlines, Aberdeen are still riding high, having beaten Dundee 4-1. They are sitting atop the table ahead of Celtic’s trip to Kilmarnock, with the title race heating up. While Aberdeen’s form is a welcome change for Scottish football, they are also proving to be a challenge for Celtic. However, this competition may be just what Rodgers and his squad need to stay focused and on their toes.

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