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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Celtic team news vs Al Ahli as Brendan Rodgers rings changes
The Scottish Premiership champions face the Saudi Arabian outfit in the Como Cup this evening. They lost 5-1 to Ajax in their tournament opener on Thursday, despite a first-half equaliser from Yang Hyun-jun. The Dutch side claimed victory with goals from Davy Klaassen, Steven Berghuis, Aaron Bouwman, and Rayane Bounida. Read more: Rodgers has overhauled his lineup for this evening's match, with Viljami Sinisalo starting in goal and Cameron Carter-Vickers captaining the side from defence. Alistair Johnston makes his first pre-season appearance, while new signing Shin Yamada is on the bench. Tonight's match concludes Celtic's pre-season schedule, in which they have won four friendlies and lost two. They return to domestic action next weekend, hosting St Mirren at Parkhead on their flag day. Celtic's starting XI against Al Ahli: Sinisalo, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Inamura, Bernardo, McCowan, Engels, Forrest, Tilio, and Kenny. Substitutes: Schmeichel, Doohan, Rice, Scales, Nygren, Idah, Yang, Yamada, Osmand, Summers, Maeda, Hatate, McGregor, Murray, Donovan, Ralston, Welsh, and Tierney.
The National
3 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Brendan Rodgers names Celtic starting XI for Al Ahli clash
The Scottish Premiership champions round off their pre-season preparations with a match against the Saudi Arabian giants in the Como Cup. Celtic lost 5-1 to Ajax in their tournament opener on Thursday evening. Although Yang Hyun-jun drew them level in the first half after Steven Berghuis opened the scoring, goals from Davy Klaassen, Berghuis again, Aaron Bouwman and Rayane Bounida helped the Dutch giants to an emphatic victory. Read more: From the midweek clash, Rodgers has made 11 alterations to his lineup for tonight. Viljami Sinisalo comes in between the sticks, as Cameron Carter-Vickers captains the team in defence. There is also a first pre-season appearance for Alistair Johnston, as new signing Shin Yamada makes the bench. Tonight's game rounds off Celtic's pre-season preparations. They have won four of their friendlies so far, losing the other two. They return to domestic action next weekend when St Mirren visit Parkhead for flag day. Celtic XI to face Al Ahli: Sinisalo, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Inamura, Bernardo, McCowan, Engels, Forrest, Tilio, Kenny. Subs: Schmeichel, Doohan, Rice, Scales, Nygren, Idah, Yang, Yamada, Osmand, Summers, Maeda, Hatate, McGregor, Murray, Donovan, Ralston, Welsh, Tierney.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Brendan Rodgers names Celtic starting XI for Al Ahli clash
Celtic lost 5-1 to Ajax in their tournament opener on Thursday evening. Although Yang Hyun-jun drew them level in the first half after Steven Berghuis opened the scoring, goals from Davy Klaassen, Berghuis again, Aaron Bouwman and Rayane Bounida helped the Dutch giants to an emphatic victory. Read more: From the midweek clash, Rodgers has made 11 alterations to his lineup for tonight. Viljami Sinisalo comes in between the sticks, as Cameron Carter-Vickers captains the team in defence. There is also a first pre-season appearance for Alistair Johnston, as new signing Shin Yamada makes the bench. Tonight's game rounds off Celtic's pre-season preparations. They have won four of their friendlies so far, losing the other two. They return to domestic action next weekend when St Mirren visit Parkhead for flag day. Celtic XI to face Al Ahli: Sinisalo, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Inamura, Bernardo, McCowan, Engels, Forrest, Tilio, Kenny. Subs: Schmeichel, Doohan, Rice, Scales, Nygren, Idah, Yang, Yamada, Osmand, Summers, Maeda, Hatate, McGregor, Murray, Donovan, Ralston, Welsh, Tierney.
STV News
4 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Rodgers feels there's lessons to learn from Celtic's defeat to Ajax
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers felt his side could take some positives as well as some lessons after they fell to a 5-1 defeat by Ajax in their penultimate pre-season friendly in Como. The Hoops were looking to build on impressive wins over Sporting Lisbon and Newcastle and were the better team in the first half. Yang Hyun-jun slotted home a quickfire equaliser for Celtic after Steven Berghuis had curled the opener. The South Korean winger latched on to Reo Hatate's through ball after Kieran Tierney's wonderful long pass had opened up the Ajax defence. The Dutch side took control immediately after the interval. Davy Klaassen scored on the rebound and Berghuis got his second after a misplaced pass from Benjamin Nygren deep in his own half. Spectacular long-range strikes from Aaron Bouwman and Rayane Bounida made it a difficult finale for the Scottish champions. Rodgers told Celtic TV: 'I didn't think it was quite a 5-1 game. For the first 60 minutes of the game, we were very good, and the third goal we gave away. 'But we had lots of really good moments, scored one and should have had more. The goal we scored was very, very good. 'Then I just felt in the last 30 minutes of the game, we gave the ball away far too easily and we lost out on too many duels. 'You can see with the players, they're obviously working very hard. They're getting a wee bit leggy in some of the games because we're pushing them into training. So, sometimes you get that. 'Then obviously, the two goals right at the end are disappointing because they're shots from outside the box, which we should do better with. You've got to get to the ball. 'But overall really, lots of positives from us, but also always a reminder of still the work we have to do.' The defeat means there will be no swift reunion with winger Nicolas Kuhn, who watched from the stand following his recent move to Como. Ajax will now take on the hosts in the final of the Como Cup while Celtic will face Asian Champions League winners Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Ajax 5 Celtic 1: Heavy defeat for Rodgers' side in Como Cup
Celtic fell to a 5-1 defeat by Ajax in their penultimate pre-season friendly in Como. The Hoops were looking to build on impressive wins over Sporting Lisbon and Newcastle and were the better team in the first half. Yang Hyun-jun slotted home a quickfire equaliser for Celtic after Steven Berghuis had curled the opener. The South Korean winger latched on to Reo Hatate's through ball after Kieran Tierney's wonderful long pass had opened up the Ajax defence. The Dutch side took control immediately after the interval. Davy Klaassen scored on the rebound and Berghuis got his second after a misplaced pass from Benjamin Nygren deep in his own half. Spectacular long-range strikes from Aaron Bouwman and Rayane Bounida made it a difficult finale for the Scottish champions. The defeat means there will be no swift reunion with winger Nicolas Kuhn, who watched from the stand following his recent move to Como. Ajax will now take on the hosts in the final of the Como Cup while [[Celtic]] will face Asian Champions League winners Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
