Brendan Rodgers has delivered a brutal assessment of Celtic's current state, demanding immediate and significant investment in the squad after their Champions League campaign began in disastrous fashion.
Nightmare in Rotterdam
The Hoops suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Feyenoord, leaving Rodgers furious with his team's performance and openly questioning the club's transfer strategy. The comprehensive loss exposed glaring deficiencies throughout the squad that the manager insists must be addressed urgently.
Rodgers' Stark Warning
"We need quality, and we need it now," Rodgers declared in a passionate post-match interview. "This performance highlighted exactly where we're falling short. There are fundamental issues that cannot be ignored any longer."
The Celtic boss didn't mince words when discussing what's required to compete at Europe's elite level: "We're facing teams with superior resources and quality. To bridge that gap, we must be strategic but also ambitious in our recruitment."
Squad Deficiencies Exposed
The Feyenoord debacle revealed multiple problem areas:
- Defensive fragility - conceding four goals against organised opposition
- Midfield creativity gap - struggling to control possession in crucial areas
- Attacking inefficiency - failing to convert limited chances
- Squad depth concerns - lacking quality alternatives when games turn
Transfer Window Pressure
With the transfer window approaching its climax, Rodgers faces a race against time to strengthen his squad. The Celtic hierarchy now faces mounting pressure to back their manager with substantial funds or risk falling further behind in European competition.
"We have identified targets, but now we need action," Rodgers emphasised. "The supporters deserve a team that can compete properly in this competition, and that requires investment."
Domestic Dominance Under Threat?
While Celtic have maintained their stronghold on Scottish football, the Champions League humiliation raises serious questions about whether domestic success alone will satisfy the ambitious manager and the club's passionate fanbase.
The coming weeks will prove crucial in determining whether Celtic can address these issues or face another season of European disappointment.
