Celtic’s pre-season opportunity and Stephen Welsh

Celtic’s pre-season opportunity and Stephen Welsh

In an effort to restock his team for the upcoming season, Brendan Rodgers of Celtic may decide to let go of a numberof marginal players this summer.

If recent rumors are any indication, there may be changes in the area of central defense throughout the next weeks.

 

 

After losing favor with Rodgers soon after his return, Gustaf Lagerbielke may be headed to Lecce; in the meantime,Maik Nawrocki has drawn interest from Legia Warsaw, his old team, suggesting there may be room to fill the post.

 

Considering this, if reinforcements aren’t brought in quickly, one individual at Celtic may be able to make a strongercase for playing football in the first team.

Stephen Welsh and how crucial it is to avoid getting hurt at Celtic

 

 

Due to an ankle ailment and various niggles, Stephen Welsh had a difficult season last year, which allowed LiamScales to partner Cameron Carter-Vickers for much of the game.

The 24-year-old played in 14 games overall during the previous season, with his final appearance against St. Mirren

ending in a well-known story when he was substituted off holding his shoulder [Transfermarkt].

 

Still, Celtic fans are aware of the stability Welsh can offer when completely up to speed. Being skilled with the ball,

powerful in tackles, and adept in the air, he is a dependable member of the team and is eligible for a homegrown spotin European competitions.

When the preseason arrives, he might have the chance to solidify his position as a dependable member of Rodgers’

defense. Although he has always felt that he is about to make it, his greatest weakness has always been his level of

fitness.

 

Now, by no means am I saying he should start every week. In any case, depending on possible departures, he might

be given the opportunity to start against teams like DC United, Manchester City, and Chelsea. Is there a potential he

may rise in the hierarchy if he makes an impression?

 

 

Brendan Rodgers’ comments regarding Stephen Welsh at Celtic

Welsh, a huge admirer of Rodgers’ abilities in the backline, signed a four-year contract extension with Celtic last year

and received high praise from the coach.

 

In August of last year, he said [STV News]: “I like Stephen.” I liked him so much that I took him with me one

preseason as a young player. He may not have played the games for whatever reason, but he’s a Celtic lad and wants

to be at the club. I’d like to see him at the club.

“I told him that I couldn’t tell you how many games he would play. The season allows for 40 games to be played. But

he’s always ready, I know that. He puts in a lot of daily training, and when it came time to play, he did it calmly and

aggressively.

 

Rodgers obviously has a plan for Welsh, who had a difficult season due to injury. The academy graduate may seize

further opportunities in 2024–2025 if he remains totally healthy.

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