‘Didn’t expect that’- Brendan Rodgers makes big Jota call as he names his Celtic starting XI vs Dundee, fans react

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Brendan Rodgers has named his Celtic starting XI to face Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.

The Celtic manager will be hoping to open up the gap at the Scottish Premiership table with a win against Tony Docherty’s side and here, Rodgers has picked the team he believes that can do just that.

• Celtic starting XI: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor, McGregor, Engels, Hatate, Jota, Maeda, Idah
• Substitutes: Sinisalo, Scales, Kuhn, Yang McCowan, Schlupp, Kenny Bernardo, Ralston

Celtic lineup in their usual 4-3-3 system with the backline having just one change as Alistair Johnston returns to the starting lineup.

The midfield three have all kept their places from the Celtic win over Motherwell with Jota, Maeda and Idah all making up the Hoops attack.

New Celtic transfer deadline day signing, Jeffrey Schlupp starts on the bench.

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Celtic fans react as Jota remains on the bench vs Dundee

Celtic fans have made their feelings perfectly clear over the transfer window activity over the last 48 hours and now, it’s their time to let Rodgers know what they think of keeping Jota on the bench.

Once Celtic supporter said, “The king starts.” as another said, “Superstar from Portugal!”

One fan was surprised:

One Celtic fan had a different take with a disappointed, “Kuhn dropped.” as another said, “Would rather start Jota & Kuhn but good lineup.”

Overall the Celtic supporters seem buzzing as they hope to see their heroes record another win on the way to the Scottish Premiership title.

Celtic’s last five results vs Dundee

Celtic have enjoyed a dominant spell over the Tayside club, however, the last time the two teams met a 3-3 draw was the final result as Rodgers walked out of Dens Park with a point

Having played Tony Docherty’sside 58 times since 1998, Celtic have won 48, drew nine and lost just once. That defeat was at Celtic Park on 13.05.2001 where Dundee were 2-0 victors.

So with that in mind, here are the results from the last five games Celtic have faced Dundee:

• 14.01.2025: Dundee 3 v 3 Celtic
• 30.10.2024: Celtic 2 v 0 Dundee
• 28.04.2024: Dundee 1 v 2 Celtic
• 28.02.2024: Celtic 7 v 1 Dundee
• 26.12.2023: Dundee 0 v 3 Celtic