In a heated exchange, Danny Rohl fires back at Luke McCowan's bold statement before the highly anticipated Rangers vs. Celtic clash in the Scottish Premiership.
Rohl, the Ibrox manager, was prompted to respond to McCowan's assertion that no team in the league can match Celtic when they are at their peak. This remark came after Celtic's narrow 1-0 win over Stuttgart in the Europa League, despite their elimination with a 4-2 aggregate score.
Rohl expressed confusion over McCowan's comments, emphasizing the importance of focusing on one's own team rather than talking about the opposition. He pointed out that Rangers currently lead the league table, ahead of their city rivals, and that Celtic has suffered seven or eight defeats so far.
The German coach stated, "We are currently in second place, ahead of them. They have faced several losses this season. It's unnecessary to dwell on the opposing team; our focus should be on our performance. We aim to win this game."
Rohl's confidence in his team's preparedness was evident as he said, "My team is ready to secure points, and we'll see how it unfolds on Sunday. I hope both teams give it their all, and I believe we have a significant chance of winning."
McCowan, the Celtic midfielder, had previously stated, "When we're on top of our game, no league team can compete with us. We must enter the match with that mindset. As Celtic players, we should remember we're champions until we're dethroned."
When asked about his expectations for Celtic's performance on Sunday, Rohl hinted at potential lineup changes, saying, "I anticipate some adjustments to their starting eleven. They might aim to utilize their entire squad. I was surprised they didn't push for a more decisive win after leading 1-0, but it seems they're slightly off their game."
Rohl also mentioned the goalkeeper position as an area of interest, adding to the intrigue. He concluded by reiterating Rangers' readiness and the importance of focusing on their own performance, with some intriguing selection decisions to be made due to the availability of multiple players for certain positions.
