Brendan Rodgers has made it clear that Celtic’s primary focus is on securing three points in their upcoming match against St Johnstone, despite the looming Champions League fixture against Borussia Dortmund. Rodgers emphasized that he’ll field a strong lineup for the game in Perth, reflecting his desire to maintain Celtic’s perfect start in the Scottish Premiership. Even though rotation might be expected, Rodgers reassured fans that his lineup will be fully capable of delivering a win, and he’ll manage substitutions with next week in mind.
Rodgers has mentioned the value of squad depth, particularly after giving some fringe players game time against Falkirk last weekend. While the starting XI for St Johnstone may change throughout the game, his intent is clear—to win and keep the momentum going ahead of a busy schedule, which includes not only Dortmund but also a trip to Ross County before the international break.
However, Celtic will be without key defender Cameron Carter-Vickers, who is still recovering from a foot injury. Despite this, the Bhoys have the opportunity to break a 118-year record by keeping a clean sheet against St Johnstone .
Rodgers’ comments suggest he will strategically balance his squad but not at the expense of the current match’s importance, knowing full well the demands of upcoming fixtures.
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