Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has officially announced his starting line-up for today’s crucial Scottish Cup semi-final against St. Johnstone at Hampden Park. With a place in the final at stake, Rodgers has opted for a strong and familiar starting XI, aiming to guide Celtic one step closer to another piece of silverware.
The Hoops will line up in their usual attacking shape, with Joe Hart retaining his spot between the sticks. In defense, Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, and Greg Taylor form a solid back four. The midfield trio features captain Callum McGregor, Matt O’Riley, and Reo Hatate, offering creativity and control in the middle of the park.
Up front, Kyogo Furuhashi leads the line, flanked by Daizen Maeda and Luis Palma, both of whom bring pace and goal-scoring threat from wide areas. The bench sees a strong set of options with James Forrest, Adam Idah, and Paulo Bernardo ready to make an impact if needed.
Rodgers has made it clear in the build-up that winning the Scottish Cup remains a major target for the club this season, especially with the league campaign still tightly contested. A win today would move Celtic one step away from domestic glory and a chance to lift the prestigious trophy at Hampden next month.
St. Johnstone, meanwhile, will be looking to pull off an upset, knowing they have nothing to lose. However, Celtic go into the match as clear favourites, and Rodgers will expect his side to deliver a professional performance.
Kick-off is scheduled for 2:30 PM, and fans from both sides are expected to create a vibrant atmosphere in Glasgow. Follow all the action live using the hashtag #CELSTJ and stay tuned for updates from #CelticFC.
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