Journo Shares – ‘brutally honest’ Celtic verdict as Rangers development emerges

which were drawn on Monday (11 March).

Speaking on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard on Tuesday (12 March), the Daily Record journalist stated that

the Hoops are “lightweight at the back” if Cameron Carter-Vickers, who recently returned from injury, is not in the squad.

He added that centre-backs Stephen Welsh and Liam Scales are just not a good combination for an Old Firm encounter right now,

with the Gers set to face Hearts and Brendan Rodgers’ side facing Aberdeen in the semis.

In response to a Celtic fan’s suggestion that it was preferable to avoid Rangers, Keevins stated, “Absolutely correct.

To be brutally honest, Brendan Rodgers mentioned it when he said Celtic had to grind out a result,

and at Celtic, more than that is anticipated.

Welsh and Scales are simply not a good fit for a game against Rangers right now,

and Celtic without McGregor in the middle of the park are light.”

Rangers are currently level above Celtic.

There is still a long way to go before anything else is settled this season, but Rangers are clearly playing at a higher level than Celtic.

After the Gers failed to beat Motherwell in their most recent SPL game, the Hoops were unable to capitalise, losing to Hearts as well.

Although he won’t acknowledge it, Rodgers will be aware that his side isn’t in the finest of shape for an Old Firm game right now,

and the Scottish Cup draw was perhaps a blessing.

He will be optimistic that they can win if some of their best players return to form,

but this will be a very different Light Blues team than what they have played so far this season.

Philippe Clement will be anxious to ensure his club are in a far better position when they next come up against

their Glasgow rivals as there will be more than simply bragging rights on the line.

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