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It’s been a tumultuous first season back at the Celtic helm for Brendan Rodgers.
Fallouts with the Green Brigade, two poor transfer windows, injuries to key players, and the exit of head of recruitment Mark Lawwell are just some of the issues that the manager has had to contend with since his return, with each bringing its own unique challenges.
Despite all that, a league and cup double is very much in our sights, and the most important pieces of the jigsaw look to finally be falling into place.
Cameron Carter-Vickers and Reo Hatate both continued their recovery in Sunday’s win at Livingston, and influential skipper Callum McGregor could also return for Sunday’s crucial trip to Ibrox.
Reports suggested the Scotland midfielder could have been fit for the trip to West Lothian, but Rodgers decided not to take any risks and instead it seems all routes now point towards derby day for a player targeting an incredible ninth Scottish league title and his third as club captain.
His influence on those around him can’t be underestimated and the boost it would give to his teammates were he to lead the team out on Sunday at a stadium devoid of Celtic fans – at least until next season – would be monumental.
Following his touchline ban against Livingston, Rodgers will also be back in the technical area, and the presence of two figures who have been there and done it before could be a difference maker.
Israeli military watchtowers loom over Lajee Celtic’s football pitch, as much of the Aida refugee camp near Bethlehem is surrounded by the grey, graffiti-covered Israeli separation wall.
In times of relative normality, the pitch would be full of Palestinian footballers playing under the gaze of Israeli occupation.
But since October 7, when Israel’s latest war on Gaza began in response to deadly attacks by Hamas, all the club’s activities have been halted as violence has also soared across the occupied West Bank.
