Brendan Rodgers apologises for ‘lack of want and keenness’
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Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers has apologised to followers following their 2-0 defeat at residence in opposition to Hearts.
The loss marked the primary time in a decade that Celtic have skilled back-to-back league defeats.
Former Leicester boss Rodgers attributed the poor efficiency to a ‘lack of want and keenness’ amongst his gamers and has apologised to the Bhoys’ help base.
Hearts secured their first league victory at Celtic Park since 2007 with first-half targets from Lawrence Shankland and Stephen Kingsley.
The defeat has additionally allowed Celtic’s title rivals, Rangers, the chance to maneuver forward within the desk in the event that they win their two video games in hand.
Celtic appeared dejected at full-time after shedding 2-0 at residence to Hearts – a second loss in a row
Furuhashi appeared understandably pissed off after lacking their largest probability within the sport
Celtic have been additionally knocked out of the Champions League after failing to qualify for spherical of 16
Hearts sit in third within the Scottish Premiership desk, with Celtic first, however rivals Rangers have two video games in hand which might see them take leapfrog the Bhoys within the title race
Boss Rodgers highlighted the sub-par show that led to the top of the membership’s 52-game unbeaten league residence run after 2-0 loss to Hearts at residence on Saturday
Acknowledging the frustration of the followers, Rodgers expressed remorse, stating: ‘I need to apologise to the help base – I do not assume I’ve ever had to try this with regard to efficiency, however at present they deserve it.’
Rodgers admitted ‘the result’s on me,’ whereas stressing the need of consistency and psychological energy, particularly when enjoying in entrance of a full home with the expectation to win each sport.
He added: ‘It’s mid-December and also you get, 60,000-odd followers right here and the dearth of want and keenness was simply actually actually poor.
‘It wasn’t the entire group, Callum McGregor was good, attempting to drive the group on, and one or two others.’
He highlighted the subpar show that led to the top of the membership’s 52-game unbeaten league residence run.
Despite particular person efforts, together with Callum McGregor’s standout efficiency, Rodgers emphasised the necessity for constant mentality and a successful mindset.
Lawrence Shankland of Hearts celebrates at full time after scoring to assist safe three factors
‘It wasn’t the entire group, Callum McGregor was good, attempting to drive the group on, and one or two others.’ Brendan Rodgers praised McGregor however mentioned the opposite gamers ‘lacked ardour’
He took accountability for the group’s drop-off from their midweek Champions League win over Feyenoord, reiterating the necessity for prime requirements and assembly the followers’ expectations.
Celtic loved a 2-1 win over Feyenoord within the week, with targets from Luis Palma and Gustaf Lagerbielke – the latter who secured a late winner in stoppage time.
Despite the win, the three factors weren’t sufficient to stop their European exit, because the completed the group stage with simply 4 factors.
