Brendan Rodgers has dismissed suggestions that Celtic’s opening goal against Rangers was a “freak” occurrence and hailed “king of the lost…
Celtic winger Daizen Maeda, right, diverts a clearance by Rangers captain James Tavernier, left, into the opposition net at Ibrox on SundayBRENDAN Rodgers has dismissed suggestions that Celtic’s opening goal against Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday was a “freak” occurrence and hailed “king of the lost cause” Daizen Maeda for typifying how he wants his team to approach games.
He is keen for his players not to give their opponents a second on the ball in their own half and argued the goal was both the outcome of their high pressing strategy as well as the energy and persistence of his winger. Rodgers, whose team will play Rangers at Parkhead after the top six split is made, stressed that he thought his side played superiorthan their rivals at Ibrox on Sunday and insisted they had deserved to come out on top at the end of the 90 minutes.“I really enjoyed it although we were disappointed not to win because I thought we were much the better team up until their penalty,” he said.
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