Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has issued a scathing warning to former Manchester United and Ireland star Roy Keane after his negative score line prediction for the Hoops ahead of their clash with Aston Villa.
Keane, who is known for his blunt and often controversial opinions as a pundit, had predicted that Celtic would suffer a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Villa. However, Rodgers hit back at Keane’s prediction, labeling it as “useless” and warning him to stop making such statements about the club.
Speaking to the media ahead of the game, Rodgers expressed his frustration with Keane’s prediction and made it clear that he did not appreciate the negativity being spread about the team.
“It’s all fine for people like Roy Keane to sit back and make these kinds of predictions, but it is not helpful to the team or the fans,” Rodgers said. “We are working hard to prepare for this game and to have someone like Keane make such an unnecessary and negative comment is not helpful at all.”
Rodgers went on to emphasize the hard work and dedication that the players and coaching staff have been putting in during pre-season, and stressed that they are focused on building a strong and successful team that can withstand any premier league club.
“We have been working tirelessly to prepare for this game and the season ahead,” Rodgers continued. “We have a great group of players who are committed to giving their all for the club, and it is important that we have the support and belief of our fans and the media.”
Keane’s prediction comes at a time when Celtic are facing a period of transition, with several key players leaving the club and new signings coming in. The Hoops have been working hard to rebuild and strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, and Rodgers is keen to ensure that the team is given the support and positivity they need to succeed.
In response to Rodgers’ warning, Keane has remained silent on the matter, choosing not to comment further on his prediction or the manager’s response. It is unclear whether he will continue to make such predictions in the future, but it is clear that Rodgers has made his stance on the matter known.
As Celtic prepare to face Aston Villa, Rodgers and his team will be hoping to prove Keane wrong and show that they are a force to be reckoned with. The Hoops are eager to build momentum and confidence ahead of the coming clash, and will be looking to start on a positive note with a strong performance against Villa.
With the match fast approaching, Rodgers will be hoping that his warning to Keane will serve as a reminder to all pundits and media personalities to think twice before making negative predictions about the club. Celtic are a team with a rich history and a strong fan base, and they deserve to be treated with respect and positivity as they work towards achieving their goals for the season ahead.
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