Arne Engels Gets First Celtic Start as Brendan Prepares for Hearts Clash
In a thrilling turn of events, Brendan Rodgers has named his squad for today’s match against Hearts, marking a significant moment with Arne Engels making his first start for Celtic. The team heads into this fixture on the back of a commanding 3-0 victory over Rangers, which has seen them maintain a flawless record so far this season.
Rodgers has decided to make a single change from the Glasgow Derby win, with Engels stepping in for Paulo Bernardo. The decision highlights the manager’s trust in Engels, who has recently been making waves as a Belgian international. As Celtic looks to build on their impressive form, Engels will have the chance to demonstrate his capabilities in the midfield alongside Callum McGregor and Reo Hatate.
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The starting XI for Celtic features Kasper Schmeichel in goal, continuing his streak of clean sheets in the Premiership. Defensively, Greg Taylor and Alistair Johnston are set to occupy the fullback positions, with Liam Scales and Cameron Carter-Vickers anchoring the center. Up front, Kyogo Furuhashi leads the attack, flanked by Daizen Maeda on the left and Nicolas Kühn on the right. The bench includes Sinisalo, Trusty, Palma, Idah, Valle, McCowan, Bernardo, Forrest, and Ralston, offering a mix of experience and youthful energy.
Hearts, managed by Steven Naismith, come into this match struggling, having garnered only one point from their opening four league games and facing setbacks in both the League Cup and Europa League Qualifiers. A defeat today could intensify the speculation surrounding Naismith's future with the Jambos.
For Celtic, this game is not just about securing three points in the league but also about gearing up for their UEFA Champions League campaign. Their next challenge will be against Slovan Bratislava, who visit Paradise on Wednesday.
This fixture represents an opportunity for Celtic to solidify their position at the top of the Premiership and to give their new signing, Engels, a stage to showcase his talent. With a deep squad and a clear focus on their upcoming European fixtures, Celtic is poised to make a strong statement in today’s match against a beleaguered Hearts side.
Stay tuned as we watch how the team dynamics evolve and how Engels adapts to his new role in this crucial encounter.
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