In a move that has left Celtic short on numbers in defence, the club has decided to send backup left-back Alexandro Bernabei out on loan, leaving the squad seemingly vulnerable in that position. With Greg Taylor being the primary option, concerns have emerged about the depth and readiness of the team to face the challenges ahead without adequate cover.
Addressing these concerns, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers provided a perspective that may assuage some fears, hinting at a tactical shift that could see centre-back Liam Scales repurposed to fill the void left by Bernabei should Taylor go out injured. Rodgers stated to Celtic TV, “I’m confident enough in what we have in the squad and the remainder of the season that we will have coverage in that position. Lam Scales has played there, you know, we can have other options to play there.
While some might view the loan of Bernabei as an unneeded risk, Rodgers’ reassurance points to a broader vision and maybe hints at how little faith the Irishman had in the Argentinian actually to deliver.
As Celtic prepares for their Scottish Cup tie against Livingston, the bhoys must shake off their defeat in the league last weekend and make sure their in the hat for the semi final draw come Sunday evening.
