Celtic are currently 16 points behind their rivals in the title race
Sir Kenny Dalglish has pinpointed the vulnerability that he feels could undermine Celtic’s chances of staging a comeback in the title race.
Neil Lennon’s men have reversed their catastrophic run with three league wins on the trot, most recently at New Douglas Park in Saturday’s 3-0 win against Hamilton Accies.
Rangers, however, have maintained the winning run that’s seen them create a 16-point gap at the top of the Premiership.
Celtic and Rangers are in midweek action against Dundee United and St Mirren respectively, before facing each other in a crucial derby on January 2.
Parkhead legend Dalglish insists the champions must address their major flaw if they are to stand any chance of earning a result at Ibrox.
Speaking in the Sunday Post, Dalglish said: “The Celtic rearguard can look vulnerable when they are defending set-pieces in their own box.
“Conversely, they are a huge threat when they are attacking corner-kicks in the opposition area.
“For example, you see the goals Shane Duffy has scored with his head, and the likes of Christopher Jullien also chipping in on the goals for column.
“Yet, for all their height and presence, they also concede too many at their end. It’s baffling.
“Rangers will do their homework before Saturday’s clash, and will be ready and prepared.
“The fact they have won the last two league encounters against their biggest rivals will give them extra confidence and collective belief.”
Rangers won the season’s first derby 2-0 at Celtic Park thanks to a Connor Goldson double, and have failed to drop points in the league since September’s 2-2 draw against Hibs at Easter Road.
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