Celtic faced a nail-biting challenge against Dundee as Tony Docherty’s squad managed to reduce the deficit with less than fifteen minutes remaining. Despite James Forrest’s brace seemingly putting Celtic in a comfortable position, a late goal from Dundee shifted the dynamics at Dens Park.

Forrest’s substitution coincided with Celtic’s vulnerability, as they conceded shortly after his departure for the second consecutive week. While it may not be solely attributed to Forrest’s exit, Pat Bonner pinpointed a different culprit responsible for the tense final stage of the match in the eyes of Celtic fans.

Bonner criticized Adam Idah’s defensive positioning during corners, emphasizing the need for the towering striker to guard the crucial areas in the box where the ball commonly lands. The Irishman’s absence from pivotal defensive positions during set-pieces has been a recurring concern, highlighting Celtic’s struggles with aerial threats and crosses throughout the season.

Celtic’s defensive frailties were recently exposed against Aberdeen, underscoring the urgency for improvement in handling such situations. Rodgers must address these shortcomings by assigning the tallest and most robust players to counter the opponents’ threats during set-pieces, ensuring a more resilient defensive setup in the remaining league fixtures.