Celtic face a difficult test against AEK in Greece.
Celtic face a tricky test against AEK Athens in the third round of Champions League qualification on Tuesday night after a disappointing 1-1 draw at home – and some fans want Tom Rogic to start.
The Hoops failed to capitalise on AEK going down to 10 men last week at Parkhead, ending the match with a share of the spoils despite playing over a third of the match with a numerical advantage.
It means AEK hold an advantage over Celtic on away goals, with Brendan Rodgers’ side having it all to do when they finally kick off on Tuesday evening after what has been a tumultuous week.
Failing to bring in as many players as he would have wanted this summer, Rodgers has also seen his Celtic side lose 1-0 to Hearts while Dedryck Boyata’s situation continues to intensify. All while Rangers are improving.
Now, Rodgers has described the trip to Athens as the biggest of his Celtic spell which has now entered its third season. The pressure is on after a poor week of preparation.
Some Celtic fans believe their side stand the best chance of qualification and progressing into the Champions League play-off round will be by starting playmaker Rogic, who only came off the bench against Hearts for the final 30 minutes.
40-time international Rogic, who has only started two of his five appearances this season after starring for Australia at the World Cup, is the man Hoops fans believe can unlock the defence.
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