Celtic fans react to Brendan Rodgers’ line-up to face Dinamo Zagreb as two key calls debated

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Celtic take on Dinamo Zagreb this evening in an encounter where they could put the seal on a Champions League playoff spot with three points.

Brendan Rodgers will have his eyes fixed on another statement European victory, with the Bhoys’ triumphs over Slovan Bratislava and RB Leipzig the outstanding moments of the campaign so far.

Undoubtedly, Celtic are in some brilliant form and will be a challenge for anyone to stop. Not only have they made a great start in the Champions League, but the reigning Scottish top-flight champions are also unbeaten in 30 domestic matches.

With anticipation building ahead of a potentially decisive affair on the continent tonight, who has Rodgers opted to draft into his starting side?

Brendan Rodgers names Celtic line-up to face Dinamo Zagreb

Rodgers has named his line-up as Celtic face Dinamo Zagreb knowing a victory would guarantee a place in the knockout playoff phase.

• CELTIC Starting XI: SCHMEICHEL, JOHNSTON, CARTER-VICKERS, TRUSTY, TAYLOR, MCGREGOR, BERNARDO, HATATE, KUHN, MAEDA, KYOGO.
• Substitutes: SINISALO, SCALES, PALMA, IDAH, VALLE, YANG, MCCOWAN, NAWROCKI, ENGELS, FORREST, RALSTON, WELSH.

Having had time to deliberate over key calls, the decisions to field Greg Taylor and Paulo Bernardo will become the biggest point of contention among supporters.

Celtic fans react to Rodgers’ selection choices for Zagreb clash

The team announcement has unsurprisingly attracted a lot of interest from supporters, who have had plenty to say about the line-up to take on Dinamo Zagreb.

Referencing the decision to start Bernardo in midfield, one fan shared their delight with a simple message, which read: “BERNARDOOOOO.”

Another was in total agreement with the selection, saying: “That’s the team with a strong bench!! Let’s get this over the line Celtic!!.”

Changing the topic of conversation, another wasn’t too happy at Alex Valle being snubbed, stating: “An Alex Valle away from perfection, but right into them Celtic.”

Continuing the theme, another added: “Don’t understand how Taylor gets played ahead of Valle.”

Despite debate, optimism is high among fans that tonight could be the night their side achieve what would be a third-ever away victory in the Champions League at Maksimir Stadium.

Celtic know they aren’t too far off making history, but Dinamo Zagreb are an established European outfit and will be expected to provide a stiff test on home soil. Now, all that’s left to do is sit back and enjoy the action. Hopefully, the Bhoys can do the business in Croatia with the world watching on!