Celtic title hopes are assessed by Aiden McGeady, who also explains why one team is superior.
After defeating St. Mirren 2-0 in the Scottish Cup, Brendan Rodgers’ team advanced to the round of eight thanks to goals from Daizen Maeda and Yogo Furuhashi.
The Irishman used loanee Adam Idah and Furuhashi in a front two in an intriguing tactical adjustment; it is unclear if he will stick with this formation on Saturday.
As of this writing, Celtic might be in second place when they play their Ayrshire rivals, but if the Hoops can earn three points, they will either be able to regain or hold onto their advantage at the top.
There are just 13 league games left this season, and everything is on the line in the race for the Scottish Premiership championship.
Although Alistair Johnston, Reo Hatate, and Cameron Carter-Vickers are expected to miss the game due to injuries, Rodgers has stated that left-back Greg Taylor will be ready for selection following his recovery from a calf strain.
Regarding Celtic’s chances of winning the championship, Aiden McGeady has some thoughts.
Aidan McGeady, a former Celtic winger, has a wealth of expertise in the art of winning hardware, having led the Bhoys to three league championships and a Scottish League Cup.
The Irishman, who recently joined Ayr United, has expressed his opinions about how the season can unfold and thinks that their past success in crossing the finish line could offer them a small advantage over their bitter rivals.
According to McGeady [Scottish Football Podcast], the season is extremely close going forward. Hopefully, Celtic’s experience having been there and done that will prove to be the decisive element at the end of the season.
It is difficult to argue with his assertion, but ultimately only time will tell if Celtic have enough to overcome Phillipe Clement’s team.
As the weeks go by, their prior experience might play a bigger role, but Parkhead has limited room for error given the number of missed opportunities this season.