US EditionBrendan Rodgers slams 'needless' tackle that injured Celtic star as Aberdeen display branded 'unacceptable'
- Celtic defeated Aberdeen 5-1 at Pittodrie on April 20, 2025, during a Scottish Premiership match in Glasgow, Scotland.
- The match followed a strong Celtic season and shaped preparations for the upcoming Scottish Cup Final against Aberdeen.
- Brendan Rodgers criticized Aberdeen’s Pape Gueye for a ‘‘needless challenge’’ that injured Celtic’s Reo Hatate during the game.
- Thelin described the 5-1 home defeat as unacceptable, stating, ‘‘Getting five goals against us at home is not acceptable in the future.’’
- Celtic’s dominant win increased pressure on Aberdeen before their Scottish Cup Final rematch and highlighted Celtic’s squad depth and form.
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RODGERS RAGES AT ‘NEEDLESS CHALLENGE’ ON CROCKED REO
BRENDAN RODGERS was raging after Reo Hatate was left writhing in pain following a “needless challenge” near the end of Celtic’s 5-1 romp over Aberdeen at Pittodrie. The wayward swipe ended the game for the Japanese ace who had replaced skipper Callum McGregor just after the hour mark of the one-sided Scottish Cup Final dress rehearsal. Hatate was obviously in distress after Dons striker Pape… Source
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StvBrendan Rodgers hits out at ‘needless challenge’ on Reo Hatate
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers criticised Aberdeen midfielder Pape Gueye for a “needless challenge” on Reo Hatate in the Hoops’ 5-1 victory.Johnny Kenny marked his full Celtic debut with his first goal for the club, heading home the fourth early in the second half at Pittodrie.Maik Nawrocki also headed his first goal with Yang Hyun-jun, Luke McCowan and Adam Idah also on target.Kevin Nisbet had equalised for the Dons but their hopes of finishing…
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