Brendan Rodgers has discussed the circumstance in which Celtic’s starting 11 has been leaked on social media days in advance for a number of weeks.

For several weeks, Brendan Rodgers has addressed

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the situation in which Celtic’s starting lineup has

been disclosed on social media platforms days in advance. Rodgers was appropriately incensed by the situation, which does not benefit the Hoops and, in fact, provides opposition teams with an unjust advantage. “I can tell you as a manager that I have had that before with other teams,” he stated to Sky Sports. “It might feel great for someone’s ego to put it out and pass it on to other people.” Upon learning about it, it has been a significant asset to my preparation, as I have encountered a strategy to counteract the team. The day before the contest, I was informed that the team would be playing in a completely different formation. “I could then schedule an additional meeting at the hotel to inform the team that we anticipate their actions in response to the message we received. The following day, the team is executing the same shape.” It significantly contributed to our victory in a positive manner. “Therefore, if the individual responsible for the publication is from Celtic, you are not a Celtic supporter, as you are not assisting the team.” It is as straightforward as that. If you are not a Celtic fan, we will make every effort to ascertain this. The Irishman is correct; it is unthinkable for any Celtic devotee to disclose team sheets.

This issue is particularly evident in light of the widespread dissemination of team information on social media. In the past, Celtic have encountered this issue; however, it was resolved, and Rodgers will conduct the same action. The Celtic manager’s ability to evaluate the changes that have occurred since the beginning of the season is facilitated by the frequency with which they have occurred.