Derek McInnes has been quizzed on Celtic’s recent struggles and delivered a four-word description of Brendan Rodgers.
The Hearts manager spoke to the press on Wednesday to preview the massive Scottish Premiership clash between the Jambos and the Hoops.
The encounter at Tynecastle is very significant for both clubs, with Celtic five points off league leaders Hearts before kick-off.
Hearts recruited brilliantly in the summer, have everyone pushing in the one direction, and have a brilliant squad with plenty of quality.
Celtic, meanwhile, endured a brutal transfer window, are engulfed in a civil war with the fans, and have won just three games in nine.
McInnes on Celtic’s form and Brendan Rodgers
However, McInnes thinks Celtic still pose the biggest challenge Hearts will face this season domestically and doesn’t care whether they are in good or bad form.
Asked whether it’s a good or bad time to play Celtic on Sunday amid fan protests and poor results of late, McInnes responded: “I don’t really care. Whoever we play, I don’t care whether they are in good form or poor form.
“We recognise that Celtic will be a tough game for us, it always is. You know, I’ve played against Brendan teams often enough and he’s such a top manager, top operator.
“And Celtic are littered with top players. They spend the money on the squad because there is a demand for a good high level of player.
“So we’ve got our work cut out on Sunday to get a result, and all that I’m focusing on is us trying to be the toughest opponent for them.”
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