Celtic FC has established a commanding 15-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership, emphasizing their dominance in the current season. The team has achieved this impressive feat by winning 18 out of their 21 league matches. Their only setback was a 3-0 defeat at Ibrox. As they prepare to face Ross County on Saturday at 3pm, live on Sky Sports Football, Celtic looks to extend their lead and continue their pursuit of a domestic treble.
Brendan Rodgers, Celtic's manager, attributes the team's success to their unwavering consistency. He highlights that their lead in the title race is not due to the misfortunes of rivals like Rangers, who trail by the same 15-point margin, but rather due to Celtic's relentless performance on the pitch. Rodgers has emphasized the importance of maintaining focus, especially with a challenging schedule ahead that includes four matches in just ten days.
"When I used to be up here, we knew that December was going to be a hard schedule, getting through all of that." – Brendan Rodgers
Despite facing a packed fixture list, Rodgers remains confident in his squad's ability to perform at their best. However, the team will face Ross County without several key attacking players. James Forrest and Luis Palma have been ruled out due to injury, while Nicolas Kuhn and Daizen Maeda are doubtful with muscle concerns. These absences will test Celtic's depth and their ability to adapt under pressure.
"I don't think there'd ever be complacency here. I think there's always the challenge of people being too content and too happy with how things can be, but not at the biggest clubs. You can never afford to do that. That's something we've shown consistently takes place. We're always focused and ready for our next game." – Brendan Rodgers
Celtic has already secured the League Cup this season and is on track to retain their Premiership title. This achievement would mark another successful campaign under Rodgers' leadership. His comments underline the importance of producing high-quality performances despite the challenges posed by numerous fixtures.
"You've got to produce the best product that you can and that can be a challenge when you have so many fixtures." – Brendan Rodgers
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