Rodgers hopes Celtic can capitalise on Anderlecht's determination

Boss Brendan Rodgers believes Anderlecht's desire to get their fans back onside could play into Celtic's hand in Wednesday night's Champions League clash in Brussels.

Brendan Rodgers
Published 26th Sep 2017

The Belgian side are in some disarray after the departure of Swiss manager Rene Weiler with former striker Nicolas Frutos placed in interim charge.

Anderlecht came from behind to win 2-1 in the league against Waasland-Beveren on Saturday night but are seventh in the table, nine off the top and lost their Group B opener 3-0 away to Bayern Munich.

With the pressure on Anderlecht to put on a show at the Constant Vanden Stock stadium, Rodgers the Hoops boss said: "When you are playing at home then you will see that as an advantage for you, as we see when we play in front of 60,000 people.

"We love to play at home.

"But we are a team that enjoys playing away because the space can open up a little bit more.

"The home team sometimes have to come and try to show their supporters that they have the intent to win and of course that works well for us also.

"So we are a team that we can control the ball, be good in possession but we are also a team who is a fast team who can counter attack.

"But I am sure it makes for a good game and we will see how it turns out.