Brendan Rodgers has accused Vaclav Cerny of missing respect when he sprayed Celtic followers with water as he celebrated Rangers’ late winner at Parkhead.
Barry Ferguson insisted this week that he had ‘no points’ with the winger’s actions, however Rodgers yesterday claimed he wouldn’t have been joyful if considered one of his gamers had finished the identical.
Czech worldwide Cerny is the topic of a police investigation into his conduct after he jumped from the visiting bench and squirted supporters with water when Hamza Igamane netted two minutes from time in a 3-2 victory a fortnight in the past.
Addressing the fall-out from the sport, Rangers interim boss Ferguson defended his participant’s conduct and stated he was ‘simply over-excited’.
Requested if he would have had a problem if considered one of his personal gamers had behaved in such a way, Rodgers replied: ‘Yeah, I’d, yeah. It’s respect, isn’t it?
‘I feel it’s an absence of respect if in some way a participant runs up a touchline and he’s squirting a water bottle in a supporter’s face. I actually wouldn’t need my gamers to do it.’
Vaclav Cerny (proper) sprayed Celtic followers with water as he celebrated a late Previous Agency winner
Hamza Igamane got here off the bench to place Rangers 3-2 up within the closing minutes at Parkhead
Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers has accused Cerny of disrespecting the supporters
Rodgers was requested if there was a possible security subject with such behaviour.
The Celtic boss added: ‘Yeah, and in the primary, and this sport’s what we’ve been concerned in, they do (behave). That’s the truth of it.
‘And, pay attention, it really works each methods. Loads comes into gamers as effectively, from the stands to coaches, managers and gamers.
‘However I feel everyone knows there’s a line that we shouldn’t cross. Like I stated, it’s a very emotive sport, an incredible fixture, and I assumed it was nice to have the (away) followers again in. I feel that gave it that additional bit as effectively.
‘However I simply assume there’s traces we will’t antagonise as a result of, on this fixture particularly, that may result in a problem.
‘I perceive the jubilation, and Rangers gamers have each proper to rejoice with their supporters.
‘You come to Celtic Park like it might be after we go to Ibrox. You win a sport of that magnitude, you rejoice. However not in that approach.’
Rodgers is in search of his aspect to place that defeat behind them after they host Hearts at Parkhead at this time.
Rangers interim boss Barry Ferguson stated he had no downside with the behaviour of his participant
The Celtic supervisor should do with out Kasper Schmeichel after the goalkeeper injured his shoulder in Denmark’s Nations League quarter-final loss to Portugal in midweek.
Whereas Celtic are nonetheless ready to be taught the total extent of the harm, Rodgers isn’t but certain if the 38-year-old will play once more this season.
‘I don’t know,’ he insisted. ‘I’m simply ready to listen to on the scan again. So, I don’t know any greater than that.
‘He’s clearly received some points together with his shoulder. He’s clearly dissatisfied that they misplaced their second sport. However, in the primary, he’s okay.’
Regardless of saving a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty, Schmeichel’s show in Lisbon attracted extreme criticism over his health within the Danish media, a few of which led to complaints from the nation’s gamers’ union.
‘All I do know is the rationale I introduced him right here, understanding him so effectively, is as a result of he’s nonetheless a top-class keeper,’ stated Rodgers.
‘For those who have a look at his efficiency degree for us over the course of the season, he’s been completely sensible. In huge video games, he’s made huge performances. And, for me, he nonetheless has that starvation and that need to play.
‘When criticism comes as a coach, supervisor, participant, generally it’s not civil. Generally, it’s private, sadly. However I do know his character and mentality, and I understand how decided he’ll be to come back again.’
Viljami Sinisalo will substitute the injured Kasper Schmeichel in opposition to Hearts this afternoon
Rodgers has no doubts that Viljami Sinisalo will rise to the problem of deputising for Schmeichel, with the 23-year-old Finn set to make simply his second aggressive look since becoming a member of from Aston Villa when Hearts go to.
‘He’s a really gifted younger goalkeeper,’ added the Celtic supervisor. ‘That’s why we introduced him right here. He had a really, excellent pre-season. He’s been excellent in coaching and I’ve seen him develop and develop.
‘However, in fact, with each participant, it’s while you’re out within the area, that’s while you’re measured and while you’re judged. However I’ve received no qualms with placing him in.’
Rodgers welcomes again Callum McGregor, Paulo Bernardo, James Forrest and Auston Trusty, with Liam Scales nearing his return after harm.
‘Scalesy is coaching individually, however he’ll in all probability not be prepared,’ stated Rodgers. ‘Due to his operation, he can’t play till main into Kilmarnock (at Celtic Park on April 12).’
The supervisor can also be hopeful that Daizen Maeda will decide to a brand new improved contract.
The 27-year-old seems favorite to scoop this season’s particular person participant awards having scored 28 occasions.
Tied to Celtic till 2027, the membership are hoping to influence the previous Yokohama F. Marinos ahead to pen a brand new deal.
Celtic are hopeful that star man Daizen Maeda will signal a contract extension with the membership
Rodgers stated: ‘I’ve spoken with Dermot (Desmond) and the membership and spoken with the participant and hopefully sooner or later that’s one thing that may be finished.
‘He’s been completely sensible for us this season, wherever he’s performed, nonetheless he’s performed. He’s had an incredible season.
‘So, in fact, you’ll like to tie up considered one of your finest gamers. He doesn’t give away a lot, aside from saying he’s very joyful.
‘He earns each penny and we really feel as a membership he deserves extra. So, we need to do this, however, in fact, it has to work each methods.
‘I’m additionally below no illusions right here that there are only a few gamers which are going to do what Callum McGregor does, and have a lifetime right here — the identical with James Forrest.
‘Some gamers, particularly these gamers which are from different components of the world, they could fancy a change and it’s nothing to do with Celtic or the membership or the assist, it’s simply life.
‘However all I can do is choose when he’s right here, he’s been sensible right here, he’s nonetheless contracted effectively right here to the membership.
‘However, in fact, there have been chats round enhancing that for him, as a result of he’s grown into one of many high gamers right here.’
