Brendan Rodgers’ media conference ahead of Glasgow Derby

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 16: Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers arrives prior to the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and St. Johnstone FC at Celtic Park Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Brendan Rodgers has previewed Celtic’s Glasgow Derby against Rangers. The Scottish Champions travel to Ibrox to face Philippe Clement’s team in a mouthwatering clash that could determine the destination of the Premiership trophy in May.

The Celtic manager said that while he and his players wanted to win the game then it would not be fatal to their title ambitions. The Irishman will go into the game with the confidence that he has a full team to choose from, for the first time against Rangers this season.

Celtic have beaten Rangers on the two occasions that the sides have met already this season. In the first meeting in September, Kyogo’s goal separated the side despite a narrative going into the game that Michael Beale’s team were favourites. Then, Clement’s side came to Celtic Park in December and were beaten 2-1 with goals from Paulo Bernardo and the Japanese centre forward secured the three points for Brendan and the team.