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Celtic’s Strategic XI for Cup Clash with Aberdeen
As the clock ticks down to the 3pm kick-off at a packed Hampden Park, excitement is in the air! The thrilling atmosphere promises to be electric, with fans split right down the middle, ready to cheer their sides to glory. It’s a classic Scottish showdown, and the stakes couldn’t be higher!
Brendan Rodgers heads into this crucial match without any fresh injury concerns. Although Reo Hatate is sidelined after an unfortunate injury at Pittodrie, and Jota remains out due to a serious knee problem, the squad is otherwise fit. Young talent Dane Murray will have to wait until pre-season to return.
Rodgers can count on Cameron Carter-Vickers and Alistair Johnston, who are both fit after recent treatment. The big question now is: what will his starting XI look like today against Aberdeen?
It looks like seasoned keeper Kasper Schmeichel will don the gloves, having recovered from a shoulder injury sustained during international duty. Viljami Sinisalo did a commendable job in his absence, but when the chips are down, you turn to your number one.
The backline is set to feature Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, and Greg Taylor—an established defensive unit that has seen plenty of action together. Expect youngsters Maik Nawrocki, Auston Trusty, and Jeffrey Schlupp to provide depth from the bench if needed.
Steering the midfield ship will be captain Callum McGregor, a man with an incredible track record at Hampden—he’s never tasted defeat in a final there! Alongside him, Arne Engels has been a dynamo this season, striving for a treble in his debut year.
With Hatate out, the third midfield spot is up for grabs. Both Paulo Bernardo and Luke McCowan are solid options, but Bernardo could get the nod for his experience, while McCowan may come off the bench if a spark of creativity is required.
In the forward positions, the dynamic duo of Daizen Maeda and Adam Idah is expected to shine. Maeda, fresh off numerous accolades this season, is set to unleash his magic on the left flank, while Idah aims to add to his goal tally and recreate his memorable cup final moment from last year.
The final piece of the puzzle is the right wing position—James Forrest, who’s been on fire, might find himself starting, but there’s a good chance Nicolas Kuhn will make the cut, with Forrest ready to electrify the game in the latter stages.
So here’s the expected lineup: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, McGregor, Bernardo, Engels, Forrest, Maeda, and Idah. It’s game time, and the title is in sight!
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