{"id":286770,"date":"2023-08-26T20:34:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T20:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=286770"},"modified":"2023-08-26T20:34:03","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T20:34:03","slug":"brendan-rodgers-left-baffled-by-celtics-goal-scoring-woes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/brendan-rodgers-left-baffled-by-celtics-goal-scoring-woes\/","title":{"rendered":"Brendan Rodgers left baffled by Celtic&apos;s goal-scoring woes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Brendan Rodgers left baffled by Celtic&#8217;s goalscoring woes as Scottish champions fail to score in back-to-back domestic games for the first time since 2018<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Celtic were held to a goalless draw against St Johnstone at Celtic Park\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>They have failed to score in back-to-back games for the first time since 2018\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Brendan Rodgers&#8217; side face Rangers for the first time this season next weekend\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Brendan Rodgers admitted that he struggled to comprehend why Celtic delivered another flat display as they dropped two precious points at home to St Johnstone on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Knocked out of the League Cup by Kilmarnock at Rugby Park last weekend, Rodgers\u2019 side failed to make amends as they drew a blank at home against the side who started the day bottom of the table.<\/p>\n<p>While the Celtic manager has numerous personnel issues in his defence, he was perplexed as to why his side were unable to fashion sufficient chances to win the game from middle to front.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It was a disappointing result and a disappointing performance,\u2019 said the Northern Irishman.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We had a couple of good chances in the game and we got into some good areas. Their keeper made some good saves but we lacked craft and that wee bit of imagination when we got in there. So it was very disappointing for us.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/08\/26\/19\/74754325-0-image-a-34_1693074917858.jpg\" height=\"413\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Celtic were held to a goalless draw by St Johnstone at Celtic Park on Saturday<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/08\/26\/19\/74754309-0-image-a-35_1693074921090.jpg\" height=\"448\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Brendan Rodgers could not explain his side&#8217;s lack of cutting edge against St Johnstone<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/08\/26\/19\/74754497-0-image-a-36_1693075216547.jpg\" height=\"416\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Celtic were shockingly knocked out of the League Cup by Kilmarnock last time out<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m not sure for the reasons for that. It\u2019s something I need to go away and analyse in the game.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We got into good positions but there was no finesse on the pass or gave the ball away or couldn\u2019t beat our man.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Celtic hadn\u2019t failed to score in back-to-back domestic games since May 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Asked of that was a worry ahead of next week\u2019s trip to Ibrox, Rodgers replied: \u2018Yes that\u2019s certainly a concern.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We\u2019re creating opportunities, but you need to have that killer instinct. We got into a couple of good areas with Matt (O\u2019Riley) and their keeper\u2019s made a couple of good saves but in fairness Joe Hart\u2019s had to make a couple of good saves as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We kept a clean sheet, think it\u2019s our first one, but we need to have more of a killer instinct at the top end of the pitch and we\u2019ll work on that.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>As Mail Sport first revealed, Celtic are poised to sign Honduran winger Luis Palma from Greek club Aris.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018There have been a number of names mentioned but as soon as we sign anyone we\u2019ll let you know,\u2019 Rodgers said.<\/p>\n<p>Reiterating the need for new recruits to arrive before the transfer window closes on Friday, the manager added: \u2018Hopefully. I think it\u2019s clear. I said before we\u2019d improved the squad with some of the players we\u2019ve brought in but we need to improve the team.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s always a challenge coming off the back of a season when you\u2019ve won the treble, you\u2019ve got to go again the following season.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018There\u2019s greater expectation on you and more pressure on you. The fans will expect that and rightly so. They were disappointed after the game and I\u2019m fully aware that if you draw at home to St Johnstone you deserve that bit of stick. So we need to improve and need to be better for sure.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Despite the set-back, Rodgers believes the team will be ready to tackle Rangers next weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018When you\u2019re playing Rangers whether it\u2019s home or away it\u2019s the easiest game ever as a manager, in terms of motivation and commitment,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s an obligation. You don\u2019t have a choice in any game but in particular in that game.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/08\/26\/19\/74754705-0-image-a-39_1693075474149.jpg\" height=\"434\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Rodgers was adamant that his side will be ready to take on Rangers next weekend<\/p>\n<p>St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean felt his side were richly deserving of their first point of the season.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m delighted,\u2019 he said. \u2018To come here and get a point is always a good point.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018All the new players we had, the way they worked, the togetherness of them, the work ethic, they did what we wanted them to to the letter.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m delighted for everyone connected with the club. It\u2019s been a tough pre-season with a big turnaround of players.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We\u2019re starting to get injured players back as well so we\u2019re getting there.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Even before the game I said that whatever happened, we were going to get better and we will get better.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s important now that we kick on. There\u2019s no point in coming here, getting a point and putting that wot in and not kicking on.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We need to make sure we have the same work-rate next week and try to get a result against Dundee.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/08\/26\/19\/74754575-0-image-a-37_1693075304045.jpg\" height=\"415\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>St Johnstone managed to frustrate Celtic to earn their first point of the season<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/08\/26\/19\/74754577-0-image-a-38_1693075336958.jpg\" height=\"447\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Manager Steven Maclean was delighted with the application of his team in the draw<\/p>\n<p>Keeper Dimitar Mitov helped keep Celtic at bay with three vital stops.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He\u2019d big saves at big times. That\u2019s what he\u2019s there for,\u2019 said his manager.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m delighted for him as he\u2019s rightly got a call-up for Bulgaria.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m very happy with him just now.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-12448915\/Brendan-Rodgers-left-baffled-Celtics-goal-scoring-woes-Scottish-Champions-fail-score-domestic-games-time-2018.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Brendan Rodgers left baffled by Celtic&#8217;s goalscoring woes as Scottish champions fail to score in back-to-back domestic games for the first time since 2018 Celtic <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/brendan-rodgers-left-baffled-by-celtics-goal-scoring-woes\/\" title=\"Brendan Rodgers left baffled by Celtic&amp;apos;s goal-scoring woes\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - 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