Brendan Rodgers has his say on the Celtic centre-back situation with no room for ‘sentiment’

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Brendan Rodgers has addressed his potential squad selection for Celtic’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final tie against Aberdeen tomorrow.

Cameron Carter-Vickers recovered from his foot injury and featured in the Bhoys’ victories over Motherwell and Dundee, starting in the latter during midweek.

With Celtic on a run of three consecutive clean sheets, Brendan Rodgers owes a lot to Liam Scales and Auston Trusty for forming a productive partnership in their defensive counterpart’s absence.

Creating a burning Celtic question for Rodgers to answer, a lot will be taken from from the two he selects to feature at centre-back against Jimmy Thelin’s high-flying Dons outfit.

The Irishman has now elaborated on the situation on further detail, with attention also paid to dilemmas across the squad.

Brendan Rodgers on Celtic selection dilemmas

Speaking in his press conference, Rodgers indicated there will be no room for ‘sentiment’ when picking the Celtic side he hopes will topple Aberdeen in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final.

He explained when asked about the centre-back situation: “I’ve got a few decisions to make in terms of the team. I think all the players have value in playing.

“Every player because a lot of the guys have been playing have shown good value in how they’ve been playing and how they’ve been performing.

“There will be a role for them all at some point but of course, sentiment doesn’t come into it. I need to pick what think is the best team to win this game and I will do that.”

Brendan Rodgers won’t mess about against Aberdeen

There is no time for tinkering with the threat of Aberdeen set to create a compelling clash at Hampden; Celtic know they need to deliver and Rodgers will act accordingly.

In all likelihood, Carter-Vickers is almost certain to start, seeing as he has played such a prominent role in the Bhoys’ success over recent years.

Whether Scales or Trusty joins him is another question, but it is a squad game, and everyone will have their part to play in seeing Celtic over the line.

The scene is set for a fantastic occasion at the national stadium tomorrow night. The onus is now on the Hoops to get the job done.