This season, Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart may “get found out” in the Champions League matches at Parkhead against Feyenoord, Lazio, and Atletico Madrid.
According to Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph, Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart might “get found out” in the Champions League at Parkhead this year. Joseph also makes a recommendation for Hart’s future.
Brendan Rodgers wants his Hoops team to perform better than they did under Ange Postecoglou last season in Europe’s top continental league.
Celtic news – Joe Hart
In the summer of 2021, Hart transferred from Tottenham Hotspur to Celtic, where he has since established himself as a staple in goal at Parkhead. The 36-year-old is currently serving the final year of a three-year contract for £15,000 per week that he signed at Celtic Park. The former England international expects to retain his starting position under Rodgers this season, although given his advancing years, his playing time may be constrained.
The Scottish Sun reported this weekend that Liverpool and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is at the top of the Northern Irishman’s transfer wishlist, casting doubt on Hart’s future at Celtic Park. After serving as Allison’s replacement at Anfield, the 24-year-old has considered leaving in order to obtain consistent playing time elsewhere.
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As the transfer window came to a conclusion, Celtic inquired about Kelleher’s availability but were told that he would not be for sale due to Saudi Arabia’s interest in their Brazilian number one. The Glasgow Giants sought to add another Premier League player this summer, but a deal for winger Daniel Podence of Wolverhampton Wanderers fell through.
If Celtic wants to advance from their Champions League group this season—one that includes Feyenoord, Lazio, and Atletico Madrid—Hart, who Transfermarkt values at just over £1 million, must regain his Manchester City performance standards.
What has Joseph said about Celtic and Hart?
Joseph asserts that Celtic intended to bring in a goalkeeper to compete with Hart for the starting job this season since the veteran’s performance in the Champions League worries Joseph.
“Well, they’ve wanted to bring in a keeper who will challenge Hart for the number one spot this year,” the Sky Sports reporter said to GIVEMESPORT. Hart has done a great job for Celtic over the past two years, but his aging process is now beginning to show. This season, he might be exposed in the Champions League. They tried to find a goalie who could start right away and be the number one, but they were unsuccessful.
What next for Celtic?
The Scottish Premiership season has gotten off to a good start for Celtic, who are currently in strong position to win the championship for a third straight year. Last Saturday, much to the chagrin of their inter-city rivals, the Hoops earned a convincing 1-0 victory at Ibrox, dealing a severe blow to the title hopes of arch-rivals Rangers.
In less than two weeks, Celtic will face Dundee at Parkhead, where they will be heavy favorites. Rodgers’ team will be back in Premiership action. Three days later, though, when they play Eredivisie champions Feyenoord at De Kuip, the team will face its biggest test. This game will likely determine the direction of the team’s European campaign.
