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“He should be BRUTAL DITCH in Starting XI, how could player like him contribute only 1-goal and 0-assist in last appearance for both club and country, he’s now Struggling”- Brendan Rodgers WARNED against starting club FLOP INSTEAD should UNLEASH UNBELIEVABLE and IMPRESSIVE ‘Gane-Changer’
Celtic are back in Scottish Premiership action today, taking on Dundee United in the lunchtime kick-off. This marks Brendan Rodgers’s first visit to Tannadice Park during his fifth season in charge of the Hoops, across two spells. Rodgers will be hoping for a successful outing as Celtic look to continue their momentum.
The Premiership champions head into the match following their penalty shootout victory over Rangers in the League Cup final at Hampden Park last weekend. However, Rodgers may look to make changes to the starting lineup that featured in that game, potentially dropping Reo Hatate.
Why Reo Hatate Should Be Dropped
Hatate started in midfield alongside captain Callum McGregor and summer signing Paulo Bernardo in the final. However, his performance was underwhelming, earning a 6/10 rating from the Daily Record, which noted that he “struggled to exert himself” during the match.
Football FanCast has since argued that Hatate should be dropped from the starting XI, pointing out his recent lack of impact. Over his last nine appearances for both club and country, Hatate has only contributed one goal and no assists, which highlights his recent struggles. After his disappointing display in the final, it may be time for him to be replaced in the lineup.
Why Luke McCowan Should Start
Luke McCowan, who was ineligible for the final due to his earlier appearances for Dundee in the competition, is now set to return to the squad. Signed from Dundee in the summer, McCowan has already proven to be a valuable addition, with Marvin Bartley describing him as a “game winner.”
The Scottish midfielder has started two of Celtic’s last three league matches, registering one goal and three assists from midfield—more goal contributions than Hatate has managed in his last nine outings across all competitions. Despite starting only half of his appearances, McCowan has been highly productive in the final third, showcasing his ability to deliver when called upon.
Given McCowan’s impressive performances and Hatate’s recent struggles, Rodgers should consider starting McCowan to inject more attacking quality into the midfield, offering an upgrade over Hatate’s recent form.
