Some speculate that Brendan Rodgers’ secret weapon for the derby may be a Celtic icon who has never faced Rangers.

Some speculate that Brendan Rodgers’ secret weapon for the derby may be a Celtic icon who has never faced Rangers. Although the title may have been finalised, Celtic will prioritise the three points against Rangers on Sunday above all others.

Brendan Rodgers has an exceptional record against Rangers, having only sustained two losses during his two tenures at Celtic Park. Regrettably, the most recent event at Ibrox was a horror show. At the time, many believed that it was merely a temporary solution to the opposition’s concerns, and that normal service would soon resume.

Rodgers has successfully terminated Philippe Clement’s tenure as Rangers manager, which will come as no surprise. Consequently, regular operations have resumed. Barry Ferguson is currently serving as the interim manager of the Rangers, which serves to intensify the already intense and competitive Glasgow derby. This has resulted in an even more captivating witnessing experience.

It is a fact that Celtic will desire to add to their opponents’ misery, despite their 16-point advantage at the summit of the Premiership table. Team MP W D L GD Pts 1 Celtic 29 24 3 2 70 75 2 Rangers 29 18 5 6 33 59 3 Hibernian 29 11 10 8 4 43 4 Aberdeen 29 12 6 11 -8 42 Celtic advanced to the Scottish Cup semi-final by defeating Hibernian on Sunday. They will have a one-week respite to prepare for the derby.

Schlepp’s for Celtic since his transfer from Crystal Palace Anticipate an increased demand for Schlupp’s presence at the club next season, as he is currently a free agent this summer and may potentially sign with another team. However, the multifaceted talent has demonstrated sufficiently, despite his brief tenure in Glasgow, that he merits securing a contract for the upcoming season.

WhoScored has evaluated both of his performances, domestically and in Europe, with ratings exceeding seven, indicating a robust assessment. Tournament Apps: 3 (2), Minutes: 305, Goals: N/A, Assists: N/A, Man of the Match: N/A, Rating: N/A 1 1 1 7.32 Champions League 1(1) 115 – – –