Celtic, under Brendan Rodgers, is facing increasing pressure in the Old Firm rivalry with Rangers as recent performances reveal vulnerabilities. Despite a strong position in the league, having only lost three of 22 derbies, they have conceded three goals in their last three encounters with Rangers and suffered back-to-back defeats in the same season for the first time in four years. Rodgers is seeking more 'personality' from his players, particularly in big games, as injury issues left them struggling against a tenacious Rangers side that capitalized on their mistakes.
I think we need to show more personality to take the ball. We made too many mistakes with it, we weren't fluid enough moving it, and we allowed ourselves to be pressed.
Celtic have lost back-to-back Old Firm games in the same season for the first time in more than four years, which highlights the narrowing difference between the sides.
The champions were unable to cope with the injury-enforced absences of captain Callum McGregor and centre-back Auston Trusty as Rangers hassled them into a plethora of mistakes.
Despite being on course for at least a double this season, there are sobering statistics from recent encounters that are giving Brendan Rodgers pause for thought.
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