Tonight, Celtic will visit Hibernian with the intention of regaining some momentum in their quest for the Scottish Premiership championship.
Brendan Rodgers is aware that his team needs to improve on their uncharacteristically poor performances in their recent matches against Aberdeen and Ross County.
But in his two stints as the Bhoys’ manager, he has failed to win at Easter Road, adding a little more drama to the match even before the ball is kicked.
Due to a calf issue, Greg Taylor will miss tonight’s game; however, he might play for the first team again on Sunday in the Scottish Cup matchup with St Mirren.
Rodgers said at yesterday’s press conference that Daizen Maeda is ready and available, but Cameron Carter-Vickers and Reo Hatate will be out for a few weeks.
Although the Daily Record notes that Tomoki Iwata was not fit to make the matchday squad the previous time, he has been included this time.
The hosts enter this game having lost their last six league games; however, they did manage to draw 0-0 when the teams last faced off in late October at Leith.
Nick Montgomery isn’t expecting an easy test against Celtic
Since taking over at Hibernian, Nick Montgomery has overseen 19 Scottish Premiership games; he has won five, drawn eight, and lost six of them [Transfermarkt].
Before their match against Celtic tonight, his team, which has been among the more erratic teams in the division this season, is currently outside the top six on goal differential.
According to the official Hibernian FC website, the 42-year-old said, “We’re getting ready for a tough game against Celtic tomorrow, one I’m looking forward to.”
Every week, Celtic is supposed to win, so they’ll be anticipating that we’ll be the underdog tomorrow. No matter what the past has shown, they will be the favorites.
We scored a point at Easter Road the last time, and Martin had an opportunity to win the match. It’s a significant task up against a formidable foe that poses numerous threats.
Tonight, Celtic cannot afford to be complacent.
Celtic cannot afford to be complacent against a team that is eager to disrupt the status quo tonight in what the supporters will consider to be a must-win game.
The last time the Bhoys were in Leith, they were unable to generate many clear-cut opportunities and ultimately could only muster a draw in a dismal display.
In the race for the championship, Rodgers’ team has little room for error, thus three points must be awarded when the last siren sounds.
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