{"id":24466,"date":"2025-10-04T12:52:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T16:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/04\/celt-predicted-the-lineup-and-motherwell-as-rodgers-forgets-bragas-loss-with-four-changes\/"},"modified":"2025-10-04T12:52:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T16:52:52","slug":"celt-predicted-the-lineup-and-motherwell-as-rodgers-forgets-bragas-loss-with-four-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/04\/celt-predicted-the-lineup-and-motherwell-as-rodgers-forgets-bragas-loss-with-four-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"Celt predicted the lineup and motherwell as Rodgers forgets Braga&#8217;s loss with four changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/04\/celt-predicted-the-lineup-and-motherwell-as-rodgers-forgets-bragas-loss-with-four-changes\/#GK_%E2%80%93_Kasper_Schmeichel\" >GK &#8211; 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Sebastian Tounekti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/04\/celt-predicted-the-lineup-and-motherwell-as-rodgers-forgets-bragas-loss-with-four-changes\/#st_-Kelechi_ihenacho\" >st -Kelechi ihenacho<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Celtic returned to Scottish Premiership Action on Sunday to welcome Motherwell to Parkhead after being hit by the disappointment of defeat at Braga&#8217;s hands in the Europa League.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Turns out to be a dark night, Boys is unable to show up, and Brendan Rogers will be unhappy with how the matter was panned out, especially after Kelechi Iheanacho&#8217;s uncontroversial goal was overwhelmed by Val.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p><strong>The final five outcomes of Celtic &#8211; the cause of concern?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>Celtic 0-2 Braga<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>Celtic 0-0 Hibernian<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>Red bearing 1-1 celtic<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>Partick thistle 0-4 Celtic<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>Kilmarnock 1-2 Celt<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Either way, the focus returns to league duties and even early on, their encounter with Steelmen feels like a match that arrives in must-see territory as a dissatisfied fanbase continues to utter their grievances on and off the field issues.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, can we see Rogers departing from Motherwell&#8217;s house with the claim that the three points are the only option to subdue some of that rage?<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"gk---kasper-schmeichel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GK_%E2%80%93_Kasper_Schmeichel\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>GK &#8211; Kasper Schmeichel <\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The error from veteran Danish International Casperschmeichel meant that Ricardo Horta opened Braga&#8217;s score on a long-distance strike in the Europa League on Thursday night, with some supporters wondering if it was time to run on the side to Bir Jamisinisalo.<\/p>\n<p>    Honestly, the 38-year-old looked unstable against his Primira Liga outfit, not his first time this season. However, Rogers has always been a great advocate for his talent and experience. He will likely grant the former Leicester City goalkeeper an opportunity to make amends on Sunday.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rb---anthony-ralston\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RB_%E2%80%93_Anthony_Ralston\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>RB &#8211; Anthony Ralston<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Colby Donovan left for Braga at home on Thursday in light of a positive emergence from the academy. Nevertheless, he couldn&#8217;t shine on the second best night of the hoop.<\/p>\n<p>After returning from an injury last weekend, Anthony Ralston was preferred against Hibernian in the Scottish premiership, helping to hold the clean sheet and providing Rogers with a straight swap that could have some meaning towards a direct fixture.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cb---cameron-carter-vickers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CB-Cameron_Carter_Bickers\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>CB-Cameron Carter Bickers<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Characteristically, Cameron Carter Vickers was another person who fell below his usual high standard earlier this week, but he&#8217;s too important for Celtic to fall early in the season when he&#8217;s fighting the midlothian mind for the top spot. Expect him to start.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cb---liam-scales\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CB-Liam_Scale\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>CB-Liam Scale<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Partnering with the Carter Bickers, Liam Scale is undoubtedly the best player in Celtics for the season, barely making a mistake with his feet despite flaws elsewhere on the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>The Bhoys feel that Irish people are unlikely to rest against Motherwell, as they have only recognized their lonely goals in this campaign, showing their resilience.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lb---marcelo-saracchi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LB_-Marcelo_saracchi\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>LB -Marcelo saracchi<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The left back throws between Marcelo Salacchi and Kieran Tierney. As Rodgers tries to manage Tierney&#8217;s fitness, it might be wiser to start.<\/p>\n<p>    Lending out by Boca Juniors, Sarakki is constantly impressive when called out, establishing herself as a favorite among her supporters.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cdm---callum-mcgregor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDM_-Callum_McGregor\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>CDM -Callum McGregor<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Looking at his performance, Celtic captain Callum McGregor has room for improvement as the engine compartment of the Bhoys struggles to find their best collective form. Still, he is the person who will be present and you will challenge your danger.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"\">\n<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"cm---reo-hatate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CM_-REO_HATATE\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>CM -REO HATATE<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reo Hatate is another person who endured the inconsistent start of the season. Putting it aside, the qualities to split his defense may be needed against the undefeated Motherwell side on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>According to Sofascore, Japan International can play line break passes and averages 1.3 shots per league game.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cm---benjamin-nygren\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CM_-Benjamin_Nygren\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>CM -Benjamin Nygren<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Luke McCowan, Arne Engels and Paulo Bernardo may be players, but Benjamin Nyglen is some of the supporters who advocate for the start, despite the difficulty of looking at the past for encouragement from midfield.<\/p>\n<p>Three goals and four assists in the first 12 matches in all competitions are decent tallies, with the Swedes hoping that the Celts will do damage if they return to domestic efforts.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rw---hyunjun-yang\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RW_-Hyunjun_Yang\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>RW -Hyunjun Yang<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Daizen Maeda was recently featured on Celtic&#8217;s right wing, but the Rodgers may choose to give Japan International a rest in favor of their counterpart Hyunjun Yang. Koreans may be a more natural fix, as there is no option he has at his disposal on that side.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lw---sebastian-tounekti\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LW_%E2%80%93_Sebastian_Tounekti\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>LW &#8211; Sebastian Tounekti<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This season&#8217;s Celtic show star Sebastian Tounakuti is someone who can&#8217;t afford to fall, even if Michelle Gangi&#8217;s Balikwisha waits on the wings for an opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>    Finishing in three times with Tunisia, he created six chances in the 162 minutes of Scottish premiership football, making him the starter who nailed him.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"st---kelechi-iheanacho\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"st_-Kelechi_ihenacho\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>st -Kelechi ihenacho<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho won the ball four times in the opening five games for Celtic. He was impressed with his link-up play and his ability to sniff out opportunities, but only two of them counted.<\/p>\n<p>With the right support, he is the man who separates the sides of Parkhead, and appears to be finding his feet under Rogers&#8217; familiar face.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celtic returned to Scottish Premiership Action on Sunday to welcome Motherwell to Parkhead after being hit by the disappointment of defeat at Braga&#8217;s hands in the Europa League. 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