Following Celtic’s thrilling victory over RB Leipzig, manager Brendan Rodgers urged caution amid rising expectations, adopting a “stay humble” approach akin to Aberdeen’s Jimmy Thelin. While Celtic now sit on seven points with four matches remaining in their Champions League group, Rodgers is tempering excitement about securing a play-off spot, which appears achievable with just one more victory against upcoming opponents like Club Brugge, Dinamo Zagreb, and Young Boys. Such success would position Celtic well, though finishing in the top eight—seemingly implausible after their 7-1 loss to Dortmund—is now within reach.
However, Celtic’s form and high-level performances are inevitably attracting attention. On the eve of the Leipzig match, reports from Germany suggested forward Nicolas Kuhn, who shone with two goals, is drawing interest from English clubs. This speculation hasn’t distracted Kuhn, whose season tally of nine goals and ten assists is impressive. Scouts across Europe will certainly be monitoring his progress.
Midfielder Reo Hatate also stands out as a potential target, with his stock rising after an outstanding performance against Leipzig, including the third goal. German and English clubs have shown interest in Hatate, and while Celtic resisted selling him last summer, his continued strong form might prompt lucrative offers, potentially in the £20 million range.
The atmosphere at Celtic Park was intense, with fans observing the club’s request to avoid pyrotechnics to avoid UEFA sanctions. However, during a minute’s silence for flood victims in Valencia, a few fans shouted political comments, momentarily disrupting the tribute. Despite this, the crowd’s energy was palpable, creating a memorable setting that powered Celtic to victory.
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