With a week between each Celtic fixture at this point in the season, it feels like a long time to sit and stew over the previous or upcoming game.
Of course, with the form that Ange Postecoglou’s side are currently in, that isn’t exactly a bad thing. We all just can’t wait for the next match to get underway.
However, as football supporters, we spend the rest of the week discussing any talking points that might have come over the past seven days.
There was plenty to discuss from last weekend’s Scottish Cup victory over St Mirren, which saw the Bhoys run out 5-1 winners.
It could be Reo Hatate’s terrific display off the bench, which saw the midfielder grab two goals, or Hyeongyu Oh getting off the mark in front of goal.
After some great performances like last Saturday’s, it is always great to hear the thoughts of the Celtic manager ahead of the next game.
Although Ange Postecoglou might not be the biggest fan of the Friday pre-match press duties, fans love to tune in to see what the 57-year-old has to say ahead of this weekend’s game.
This week will be no different, and the Parkhead faithful will look forward to seeing Ange return to press duties after taking a week off and letting John Kennedy step in.
And there is bound to be plenty to talk about as the Bhoys prepare to return to league action against Aberdeen on Saturday. So what are some of the main talking points we might see raised?
Kyogo fitness latest.
The first question that is bound to be on the minds of both press and the support is the progress of Kyogo Furuhashi’s injury.
The striker was forced off against St Mirren after sustaining a shoulder knock early in the first half. The Japanese international sustained a similar injury earlier in the season against Rangers.
With important fixtures on the horizon, including next weekend’s Glasgow derby Viaplay cup final, many will be eager to hear an update from the 57-year-old.
Of course, Ange can sometimes keep his cards close to his chest when it comes to the fitness of his key starters, and you wouldn’t be surprised if he does so again tomorrow afternoon.
However, fans will still be hoping to hear some positive news regarding Kyogo on the injury front.
Questions on Viaplay Cup could start early; Ange will be quick to shut down final talk
We are around 10 days out from the Viaplay Cup final against Rangers. However, with any final or derby, anticipation is already building.
It wouldn’t be a surprise to see some questions in tomorrow’s press conference framed around the upcoming fixture at Hampden Park.
However, Ange Postecoglou will be quick to shut down any talk of the cup final, with a Scottish Premiership clash against Aberdeen to come first.
The Bhoys face a Dons side who will be hurting after an extremely disappointing few months. But they will be out to show they are much better than their form suggests.
Ange has always been big on taking things just one game at a time, and that will be no different this week.
Any thoughts or queries regarding the Viaplay Cup are likely to be put on the back burner for now, with this weekend’s game against Aberdeen the only strict focus.
Ange to be questioned on managerial speculation after press absence.
It was a brilliant move by the club and the coaching staff to give Ange the week off last week and let John Kennedy fulfil the press duties.
It came at a time when speculation surrounding links to the Leeds United job began to build. Although there hasn’t been much to warrant the EPL side’s interest, it was always going to be a discussion point.
I don’t think it would come as a surprise to fans to see the point raised once again tomorrow. But, again, it is likely to be shut down by the Celtic manager.
The only focus at hand and on Postecoglou’s mind at this time is his job at Celtic, as he stated last week.
As mentioned, the Celtic manager’s press conferences are usually an entertaining watch, and I am sure that will be no different tomorrow afternoon.
In other news, Celtic loan trio set to get league campaigns underway.
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