The Celtic manager could make use of some of his squad players against Ross County.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has told the club’s official website that he will make full use of his squad over the course of their busy campaign with everyone set to play their part.
The Bhoys travel to Dingwall to take on Ross County on Wednesday evening following their 1-0 victory in the Scottish League Cup semi-final against Old Firm rivals Rangers at Hampden Park.
Speaking prior to the Scottish Premiership fixture, Rodgers praised the character of those members of his squad who have not seen as much time on the pitch as they may have liked.
Celtic’s James Forrest in action with Rangers’ Lee Hodson
“The players who haven’t been playing have been a great credit to the image we are trying to create here, collectively as a team and they will get the benefits of that over the course of the season,” he said.
“It’s a long season and we have played a lot of games up until now, with many more in front of us,” he added. “But when you are at a big club at Celtic and are competing and challenging for honours that’s what you expect, to be involved in a lot of games.”
There is no let up for the Hoops, who have 16 matches to play in the next nine weeks across a range of competitions.
Although their hopes of Champions League progress were severely dented by the recent home defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach, there is still a chance they could finish third in the group and secure Europa League qualification.
Celtic’s Craig Gordon and Kolo Toure look after Borussia Monchengladbach’s Andre Hahn scores their second goal
In addition, Celtic will be aiming to consolidate their position at the top of the Scottish Premiership as well as sealing the first trophy of Rodgers’ reign when they take on Aberdeen in the Scottish League Cup Final in November.
Such a busy schedule demands strength in depth. Celtic have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their trip to Dingwall but could yet ring the changes to give certain first team figures a rest.
Cristian Gamboa came on for the closing stages of Sunday’s win and could begin the game at right-back ahead of Mikael Lustig, while Callum McGregor and Stuart Armstrong are knocking on the first team door having impressed in recent cameos.
Celtic’s Moussa Dembele celebrates
Up front, Moussa Dembele was the Old Firm hero again but could be rested, with Patrick Roberts and Leigh Griffiths among those who could come in for the 20-year-old.
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