Brendan Rodgers insists Harry Kane’s potential absence within the second leg of Celtic’s Champions League play-off in opposition to Bayern Munich “does not change something” for the Scottish champions.
Kane, who scored what proved to be the winner at Celtic Park within the first leg, missed coaching on Monday with a facial harm, however Rodgers highlighted the depth of high quality Bayern have out there to them even with out the England captain.
“It does not change something, when it comes to we have to win the sport,” Rodgers mentioned. “If Harry did not play, in fact, it is a massive miss for them.
“I am fairly certain there’s one other world-class participant that may are available and play. However I might anticipate Harry to play.”
The Celtic supervisor additionally revealed that he and his workers have toyed with the thought of beginning Daizen Maeda by way of the center in Munich.
The Japan ahead scored the aim that has given followers hope and altered the dynamic of Celtic’s assault final week, urgent Manuel Neuer within the Bayern aim to nice impact.
“It is definitely one thing we checked out and talked about as coaches. No matter we go along with, whether or not it is Adam [Idah] or Daizen [Maeda], we nonetheless have the flexibility to have an effect on the sport,” Rodgers added.
“With the design of the group and what we need to do, it was definitely a consideration.”
One other who might be concerned from the beginning is returning star Jota, who started the 3-0 win over Dundee United on Saturday.
“If that is what we resolve that is what we have to do, he is match sufficient to begin the sport,” Rodgers confirmed. “He is working his manner again to his highest stage bodily, and when it comes to how I would like the group to press.
“There is no doubt he can take care of the ball and in arenas like this right here, you want gamers who can take the ball and take care of it. He is an exquisite participant, I’ve seen the expertise now close-up, and it is nearly working his manner again to that highest stage. After we want him to begin, he is prepared to begin.”
