“We’re going to need all the players” – Rodgers Addresses Tough Fixture Pileup

Brendan Rodgers spoke optimistically ahead of Celtic’s busy winter fixture schedule following their commanding 4-1 win over Hearts at Tynecastle.

Rodgers highlighted the growing depth in the Hoops squad, expressing confidence that all players are ready to contribute as the fixtures pile up.

He said: (Sky Sports), “The depth that we have, I’m really pleased with, and it allows us to bring players in and have them iNFLuence the Game, which is what we want. Before we scored, I was thinking of one or two players to bring on, but eventually, we got the second goal, and that settled us.

“Then we could play, and we’re going to need all the players during such a busy period. But this is the first one, and now we can switch our attention to Wednesday.”

It’s an exciting time for Celtic, with such a strong squad at Brendan Rodgers’ disposal.

The modern demands of Football are challenging enough, but the winter schedule across Football is on another level.

For much of the next couple of months, Celtic will be playing twice a week, and Rodgers will need to rely heavily on his squad.

Playing the same starting 11 every match simply isn’t physically possible, so squad rotation will be crucial.

With so many matches to navigate, depth and flexibility will be key to maintaining peak performance throughout this grueling period.

Given the backing Rodgers received in the summer, he is more than confident that he can navigate one of the most challenging periods of the football season.

With key signings strengthening the squad, Rodgers believes his team is well-equipped to handle the demands of a packed winter schedule.

The depth and quality at his disposal give him the flexibility to rotate and manage players effectively, ensuring Celtic remain competitive across all competitions.