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| Brendan Rodgers Contemplates Fielding 'Exciting' 20-Year-Old in Celtic vs. Motherwell: Predicted Starting Lineup |
As Celtic prepares to face a formidable Motherwell side today, fans are eagerly anticipating the team news to see if one of Brendan Rodgers' summer signings will make his debut.
Marco Tilio, Rodgers' second signing since his return to the club, arrived at Celtic Park amid high expectations. The 20-year-old winger has been touted as an exciting prospect by Australian national team Assistant Manager, Ufuk Talay, who predicts that he will prove to be a valuable addition to the squad.
Celtic finds themselves well-stocked in the right-wing position, with players like Liel Abada, who was the primary contender before his unfortunate injury. Hyunjun Yang, James Forrest, and Luis Palma are all capable candidates for the role. However, none have yet demonstrated the prowess necessary to convince Brendan Rodgers that they should fill Abada's shoes during his absence.
So, will Marco Tilio make his much-anticipated Celtic debut against Motherwell? There's a strong possibility. The young Australian received his first taste of action in the green and white Hoops during last week's friendly against Ayr United. Although it wasn't a flawless performance, it marked his return from a preseason injury.
Motherwell is likely to adopt a defensive stance in their bid to thwart Celtic's attacking prowess. In this context, Tilio could be the catalyst to unlock the Fir Park side's defense. With Liel Abada still sidelined due to injury, no player has stepped up to firmly claim the right-wing spot. Tilio might well be handed this opportunity this weekend, whether as a starter or a substitute, remains a subject of debate. Nevertheless, there is little doubt that he could see some action on Saturday.
Considering the lineup, I anticipate Tilio will begin on the bench and, if Celtic establishes a comfortable lead, he may well make an appearance in the last half-hour against Motherwell.
Predicted Celtic XI vs. Motherwell:
- GK: Scott Bain
- DEF: Greg Taylor, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Liam Scales, Alistair Johnston
- MID: Reo Hatate, Callum McGregor, Matt O’Riley
- FW: James Forrest, Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda
In my estimation, Tilio is likely to start on the bench and, if Celtic maintains control of the match, could make his presence felt in the final half-hour against Motherwell.
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