In the December Glasgow Derby, Celtic emerged victorious with goals from Paulo Bernardo and Kyogo. Callum McGregor showcased an exceptional performance by controlling the midfield against Rangers’ Sterling, Cantwell, and Lundstrum.
Despite McGregor’s standout performance, Rangers’ manager Philippe Clement made comments during a recent press conference indicating that he did not perceive McGregor as dominating the game, though he did acknowledge McGregor’s influence.
This viewpoint seems contradictory to McGregor’s actual on-field impact, where he played a pivotal role in defensive strategies and initiating attacks, effectively managing the midfield and providing cover to a relatively inexperienced backline. Clement’s remarks appear to be aimed at motivating his team by downplaying McGregor’s significance.
Looking ahead, Celtic’s manager Brendan Rodgers faces the decision of whether to start McGregor, who is returning from injury, in the upcoming high-stakes match at Ibrox on Sunday. Rodgers has mentioned the need to carefully assess McGregor’s readiness for the game but expressed confidence that the Celtic captain would be included in the squad in some capacity.
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