In a post-match interview following yesterday’s tense 1:1 draw, Celtic’s manager Brendan Rodgers is facing unexpected backlash from fans after controversial remarks made by star player Kyogo Furuhashi. Furuhashi’s comments, which many fans interpreted as critical of Rodgers’ tactics and game management, have led to heightened tensions within the club as supporters express their disbelief.
The match, which left both teams searching for vital points, saw Furuhashi score an equalizer that temporarily lifted spirits. However, in his after-match analysis, Furuhashi hinted at frustrations regarding the team’s strategic approach, prompting immediate reactions from fans who felt that such comments were ill-timed and disrespectful to the team dynamics.
Social media has erupted with mixed reactions, as some fans rally behind Furuhashi, applauding his honesty, while others are defending Rodgers, insisting that the focus should remain on collective improvement rather than individual critiques. The incident raises questions about the internal atmosphere at Celtic Park and the potential implications for management and player relationships moving forward.
As the dust settles from the draw, all eyes will be on both Furuhashi and Rodgers in the upcoming days, as they look to clarify their positions and mend what could become a rift in team morale. With the next match just around the corner, fans are eager to see how the situation unfolds and whether it will impact the team’s performance on the pitch.
CHRIS SUTTON PRAISED MAEDA AS HE FIGURED OUT TALKING POINT:
Celtic will play better in the UEFA Champions League this season and lose. So this has to be seen as a point gained in their ongoing quest to reach the knock-out phase.
Nicky Hayen’s Brugge showed why they beat Aston Villa in their last outing in the tournament with an excellent away performance, but Celtic stuck to their task and just about earned a point from another frantic evening when they were far from their best. Much of that was down to the opposition’s quality.
“First half not so good, second half much better,” said Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers on TNT Sports. “You obviously want to win every game, but first half we were very passive in our pressing. You could see they are a good side.
“Second half, we adjusted a couple of things and we had a much better press, which allowed us to sustain attacks. It’s a brilliant finish from Daizen, and we were much more courageous in the second half.
“So, so pleased with the second half. We kept going, and showed determination right to the end. It’s a really good point against a good side. We’ll take that into our next game.”
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: DAIZEN MAEDA (CELTIC)
A third goal in the UEFA Champions League and a 10th in total for the season from the Japan winger. Another tireless shift for the home side, and his finish for Celtic was a stunning way to rescue a point in what proved a tough examination by an impressive Brugge team.
PLAYER RATINGS
Celtic: Schmeichel 7, Johnston 6, Carter-Vickers 6, Trusty 7, Taylor 6, McGregor 7, Hatate 7, Engels 6, Kuhn 7, Maeda 7, Kyogo 6 Subs: Idah 6, Valle 6, Yang 6, Bernardo 7, Forrest 6
Club Brugge: Mignolet 7, Ordonez 7, Skov Olsen 7, Tzolis 7, Jutgla 7, Onyedika 7, Vanaken 7, Jashari 7, Mechele 7, De Cuyper 7, Seys 7 Subs: Vermant 6, Nielsen 6, Talbi 6
