Rodgers wants his new Celtic signings to shine in Liel Abada's absence with the Champions League on the horizon.
‘It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both’. The famous Nicollo Machiavelli quote will ring true when Celtic return to battle amongst the European elite next week.
The Northern Irishman will lead his side out in Rotterdam on Tuesday with the discerning voices already sceptical about Celtic’s prospects of reaching the knockout stages for the first time in over a decade. “People might not expect us to be as good as we can be. We’ll go into every game with the mentality to fight, to be competitive and organised, and to play to the level we want to.
“But that is what you want. That is why the players worked so hard last season to win the league because they knew they could qualify straight into this competition. Postecoglou refused to abandon his principles against top-class opposition and while Celtic played well in spells - especially against Real Madrid - they were ultimately naive and finished bottom of their group with just two points.
The Champions League provides the optimum platform for players to become heroes and that opportunity will likely arrive for some new arrivals. “We have players coming into the squad who are new,” Rodgers said. “It’s unfortunate when someone misses out through injury but it provides an opportunity for someone else.“It’s not until you are here you realise the level of expectation and the mental fortitude you need to play at this club.
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