Ally McCoist has expressed cautious optimism about Celtic’s chances in their upcoming Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund, especially given the German side’s recent struggles. Despite Dortmund’s 4-2 win over Bochum and a crushing 5-1 defeat to VfB Stuttgart, McCoist believes Celtic’s unbeaten start and strong performances across domestic and European competitions could give them a real shot at pulling off a result at the Westfalenstadion.
McCoist highlighted that while Celtic will miss key defender Cameron Carter-Vickers, who hasn’t traveled, they’ve shown exceptional form under Brendan Rodgers, which gives them hope. He noted that this will be Celtic’s toughest test of the season by far, but remains confident that the team “have got a chance” to get something out of the match【9†source】.
Celtic’s strong start to the season, marked by high confidence and special goals, puts them in a good position, with McCoist comparing their readiness to that of the Martin O’Neill era when Celtic were a formidable European force.
Brendan Rodgers has indeed made some astute signings this summer for Celtic, adding significant quality to the squad with players like Arne Engels, Paulo Bernardo, Kasper Schmeichel, Adam Idah, and Auston Trusty. This recruitment has bolstered Celtic’s pace, power, and depth, drawing comparisons to the era of Martin O’Neill when the team was a European force to be reckoned with. The squad’s combination of strength and skill sets them up well for the demanding nights of Champions League football.
While Borussia Dortmund is a formidable opponent, especially at the Westfalenstadion, Celtic’s strong start to the season and the quality of players now at Rodgers’ disposal give the fans hope for a special performance. This match represents one of the toughest challenges Celtic will face in Europe, but the squad’s improvements under Rodgers have raised expectations of what they can achieve on the big stage
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