Celtic will be hoping to get a positive result when they take to the Parkhead pitch to face RB Leipzig. The two sides had met in the Champions League a couple of years back as well. Back then, the Hoops had lost both home and away. One can only hope that the result is different this time around. Anything other than a loss would be welcomed with open arms.
Celtic managed to get a draw in their previous game, a tough away trip to take on Atalanta. That performance should have given them confidence that they can get something out of the match against RB Leipzig as well, especially at home with the Parkhead crowd behind them.
Brendan Rodgers has made an interesting selection decision for the RB Leipzig game though. He has decided to start with Kyogo instead of Adam Idah.
Of course, it was Idah who had started in Bergamo. The selection of Kyogo as the starter suggests that Celtic will be adopting a more attacking approaching this time around than what we saw in Italy in the previous matchday.
Celtic boss makes bold selection decision vs RB Leipzig
Of course, the expectation is that Celtic will start the game on the front foot with the home crowd behind them. So, Rodgers' selection does make sense.
Do not be surprised if Idah does enter the mix at some point in the game. Most probably, he will come on as a late substitute.
His role will depend upon the situation though. If Celtic are in a position to draw, or win, he would be brought to add more height and also he would be expected to track back and help the defence. On the other hand, if they are losing, he might end up partnering Kyogo in search of a goal.