Celtic is set to return to Champions League action tonight, facing Atalanta in Italy as they look to recover from their heavy 7-1 defeat against Borussia Dortmund. After starting their European campaign with a convincing 5-1 win over Slovan Bratislava, the recent loss has raised concerns about their form heading into this challenging match.
Atalanta, the reigning Europa League champions, are currently undefeated in this season’s Champions League, having drawn 0-0 against Arsenal and secured a 3-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. With only one loss in their last seven matches across all competitions, they will be confident as they take on a Celtic side struggling for momentum.
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has urged manager Brendan Rodgers to start Adam Idah over Kyogo Furuhashi in the attack, emphasizing the need for a strong offensive presence against Atalanta’s well-organized defense.
Celtic’s upcoming fixtures also include home matches against RB Leipzig and Club Bruges, followed by a trip to Dinamo Zagreb. They will resume their campaign in 2025 with a match against BSC Young Boys, and will be keen to finish in the top 24 to secure a place in the knockout stage playoffs.
For Celtic, every point counts in this crucial stage of the tournament, and securing at least a draw in Italy would be a significant achievement. The team will need to perform at their best to overcome the challenges posed by Atalanta and stay competitive in their Champions League group.
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