Brendan Rodgers targets next Celtic Champions League objective as Atalanta away proved 3 things to players and fans
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic were forced to defend until the death for a Champions League point in Lombardy.But Brendan Rodgers won’t be surprised if his brave Bergamo warriors are now forced to push for 90 minutes and more to get a win in Lanarkshire.
The Hoops had to put on a show of resilience to earn a deserved draw against free-scoring Serie A cracks Atalanta on Wednesday night.It was a test of both the Parkhead side’s endurance and concentration levels as Italy’s most potent attacking force were held at bay through 94 gruelling minutes.
Now as the champions turn their focus back to domestic matters, Rodgers knows it will be down to his side to force the issue this time as they shape up against Stuart Kettlewell’s Motherwell on Sunday.
Twice last season they had to go right to the wire to edge out the Steelmen at Fir Park.Adam Idah and Luis Palma were the last action heroes back in February as they struck stoppage time goals to clinch a 3-1 win.
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