Brendan Rodgers made a bold pre-match decision to start Adam Idah over Kyogo Furuhashi in Celtic’s crucial Champions League clash against Atalanta in Bergamo, sparking debate among fans. Despite Kyogo’s strong showing against Aberdeen, where he scored and assisted, Rodgers opted for Idah to bring a different approach against the physical Atalanta side.
In explaining his choice, Rodgers highlighted the need for physicality, stating, “Adam just gives us that extra physicality. Atalanta are a team that are very physical, and you end up in a lot of duels. When you have the ball, especially from a deeper area, you are having to play through pressure to the front man, and that is one of Adam’s great strengths.”
Rodgers hopes that Idah’s ability to hold up the ball and battle in duels will give Celtic an edge against Gian Piero Gasperini’s aggressive, man-marking system. The surprise decision could add a different tactical dimension to Celtic’s attack, which might catch Atalanta off guard.
This selection represents a strategic move by Rodgers, aiming to exploit Idah’s physical presence in what is expected to be a highly competitive match in Italy.
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