Brendan Rodgers Criticized for Wasting Celtic Talent in Rangers Derby

Brendan Rodgers has come under fire for his handling of Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley during the recent Old Firm derby against Rangers. Several sources have pointed out that O'Riley was not utilized effectively in the crucial match, which Celtic lost. The Scottish Sun highlighted a tactical tweak by Rangers' manager Arne Engels that left O'Riley 'wasted' on the field. Similarly, Celts Are Here reported that O'Riley's performance in the Glasgow derby was far below expectations, suggesting that Rodgers' strategy did not play to the strengths of the young midfielder.

The criticism was echoed by 67 Hail Hail, which stated that Rodgers was told he was 'wasting' a star player after the defeat. OneFootball also chimed in, with a former midfielder criticizing O'Riley for making a Rangers player's job 'so easy'. The consensus among fans and pundits seems to be that Rodgers needs to rethink his approach to get the best out of his squad, especially in high-stakes games like the Old Firm derby. As Celtic looks to bounce back, all eyes will be on how Rodgers adjusts his tactics and line-ups in upcoming matches.

• Brendan Rodgers
• Celtic
• Matt O'Riley

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