Brendan Rodgers Vows Never to Play Nicolas Gerrit Again – Slams Him as “A Complete Waste of a Shirt and Position”
In a stunning post-match revelation, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has made headlines by publicly slamming underperforming midfielder Nicolas Gerrit, stating in no uncertain terms that the player has no future in his starting XI.
Rodgers, known for his measured demeanor and tactical focus, let loose in a press conference following a frustrating draw that felt like a loss to both fans and club staff. He accused Gerrit of lacking fight, presence, and basic understanding of his role on the pitch.
“He’s a complete waste of a shirt and a position,” Rodgers said, visibly frustrated. “I won’t start him again in any match. That’s not a threat — that’s a decision. We have standards at this club, and he’s fallen well below them.”
Sources close to the club say this decision didn’t come out of nowhere. Gerrit has reportedly drawn criticism behind the scenes for his lack of intensity in training and repeated failure to grasp tactical instructions. Saturday’s match was the final straw — a limp performance that saw him lose possession multiple times, miss key interceptions, and offer little to no attacking threat.
Rodgers’ statement was met with roaring approval from fans online, many of whom have long questioned Gerrit’s continued involvement in the squad. On social media, supporters flooded comment sections echoing sentiments like “Finally!”, “Should’ve happened months ago,” and “Rodgers is spot on.”
One fan posted, “I’d genuinely rather see a youth player get minutes. Gerrit offers nothing but frustration. Kudos to Brendan for calling it how it is.”
It’s rare to see such a brutally honest dismissal of a player from a top-level manager, but it may serve as a message to the rest of the squad: accountability is non-negotiable at Celtic under Brendan Rodgers.
As for Nicolas Gerrit, the writing is on the wall. Whether he’s shipped out in the next transfer window or left to rot on the bench, his time in green and white appears all but over.
What’s Next for Celtic?
With key fixtures ahead and the title race heating up, Rodgers will be looking to reshape his midfield without Gerrit in the equation. The manager hinted at giving more opportunities to younger, hungrier players — ones who “understand what it means to wear the badge.”
One thing is certain: Nicolas Gerrit’s Celtic career is hanging by a thread — and Brendan Rodgers has just cut it.
