Source: TheGuardian
Celtic gain narrow advantage over Zenit with Callum McGregor’s late goal
Brendan Rodgers would have taken this narrow Celtic lead over Zenit St Petersburg. From the manager’s own musings, he perhaps did not really expect it. To the credit of Rodgers and his team, this was a mature and effective performance that drew a merited victory.The odds may still be against Celtic progressing to the last 16 – Zenit will be confident at home – but at last Rodgers was provided European evidence of an improving team. Celtic were dangerous and patient in attack while displacing defensive obduracy as doubted by many. Celtic’s vast number of injuries mean even more praise is due. Rodgers, and his squad, provided sharp responses to some lingering doubts. Related: Europa League: Celtic 1-0 Zenit St Petersburg – as it happened Continue reading......read full article
