Frustrated by persistent questions regarding Celtic’s style of play, Brendan Rodgers once again addressed critics following a decisive 3-1 victory over St Johnstone, propelling the Hoops to the top of the Scottish Premiership standings. Despite a fleeting consolation goal from St Johnstone’s Connor Smith, goals from Kyogo Furuhashi, Nicolas Kuhn, and James Forrest secured Celtic’s triumph on the day.
In the aftermath of the game, Rodgers took a stand against the skepticism surrounding his team’s tempo, emphasizing the hard work put in by his players and defending the dynamic nature of their gameplay. Amidst discussions about what sparked the success against St Johnstone, Rodgers noted that the team had displayed cohesion on numerous occasions prior. He also acknowledged the tactical challenges posed by St Johnstone’s defensive setup, crediting his players for adeptly navigating the opposition’s tactics.
Singling out January signing Nicolas Kuhn for his impressive performance, Rodgers commended the player’s progress and growing confidence since joining Celtic from Rapid Vienna. Speaking highly of Kuhn’s adaptability and effectiveness on the field, Rodgers highlighted the player’s aggressiveness, creativity, and goal-scoring prowess as essential qualities contributing to Celtic’s success.
