Brendan Rodgers: Celtic's Champions League Victory Vindicates Summer Spend

Brendan Rodgers' Vindication After Celtic's 5-1 Champions League Victory

Brendan Rodgers has expressed his belief that Celtic's recent 5-1 thrashing of Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League serves as "vindication" for the club's board, who heavily backed him during the latest transfer window.

Significant Summer Signings Shine

This decisive victory marked a historic moment for the team as it was their first opening-game win in the competition. Summer signings Arne Engels and Adam Idah, who collectively cost the club £20.5 million, both contributed to the scoreline, highlighting the impact of the board’s financial support.

Rodgers' Thoughts Ahead of League Cup Clash

Looking ahead to the League Cup tie against Championship side Falkirk, Rodgers emphasized the success of the investment. "The other night was a great vindication for everyone," he noted, expressing gratitude towards the board for their backing.

Rodgers stated, "For the board and the money they've spent, they will have enjoyed watching the team. For the supporters, they saw the verve in the team, the dynamism, the attacking football. They witnessed everything they would want in a team. For the players, they were on the pitch doing a brilliant job, fighting for the club and producing great football which is the demand here."

Injury Concerns Ahead of Falkirk Match

Despite the upbeat mood, there are injury concerns as Alistair Johnston, who played 77 minutes against Bratislava, missed training on Friday. Rodgers hinted at potential changes to the team for the upcoming fixture against Falkirk due to a few players experiencing niggles. "We won't take any risks with one or two," he confirmed.

Looking Forward

As Celtic enters the League Cup match, the focus will be on maintaining momentum after their impressive Champions League opener. Will their historic start spark even greater achievements this season?

Stay updated on the match and follow Celtic's journey in the league and beyond as they strive for success this season.