Rodgers' 'realism' hints at Celtic's new normal in Europa League
Summary
Celtic's manager, Brendan Rodgers, called for "realism" after the team drew with Red Star Belgrade in their Europa League opener. This match comes after Celtic failed to qualify for the Champions League and now competes in the Europa League. Rodgers highlighted the game as a good starting point for the team, especially with contributions from new player Kelechi Iheanacho.Key Facts
- Celtic played their opening Europa League match against Red Star Belgrade, which ended in a draw.
- The team failed to qualify for the Champions League this year after a loss to Kairat Almaty.
- Manager Brendan Rodgers emphasized adjusting expectations now that Celtic is in the Europa League.
- Kelechi Iheanacho, a recent addition to the team, scored and had a positive impact on the game.
- Two young players, Colby Donovan and Sebastian Tounekti, made their European debuts for Celtic.
- Rodgers mentioned feeling "empty" after limited summer transfers and supporters have protested about the lack of new signings.
- Rodgers acknowledged that the club needs to be realistic about its chances in the current competition.
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