Celtic edge Aberdeen as window looms

Celtic win 2-0 at Pittodrie but questions linger over attacking depth and transfer plans.

Celtic beat Aberdeen as recruitment issues loom

Celtic rode a disciplined defensive display and midfields control to beat Aberdeen 2-0 at Pittodrie. Tierney’s opening assist and Nygren’s finish set the tone, with Hatate sealing the win after a precise pass. Celtic showed grit to resist Aberdeen’s early physicality, and the back four of Tierney, Carter-Vickers, Scales, and Johnston stayed compact throughout.

Yet the report notes Celtic still struggles to convert chances in the final third. Daizen Maeda’s late effort was the only real chance aside from a moment of attempted brilliance, and the front line looks light without Kyogo and Jota. The piece flags Beaton’s officiating as a point of contention, with a clear handball in the build-up to Aberdeen’s best chance going unpunished. Rodgers has a winning team on the pitch, but recruitment gaps could limit how far that success can travel this season.

The win masks a larger issue for Celtic: depth in forward areas and the capacity to break low blocks will define their season. Nygren has stepped up as a creative spark, but the squad needs additional attacking options to sustain momentum when fixtures pile up. The transfer window looms as a test of the club’s ambitions versus budget, with fans watching closely for signs the board will invest to compete in Europe as well as domestically.

Beyond the tactics, the piece highlights a broader tension between on-field results and long-term strategy. Rodgers is delivering results now, yet the absence of reliable depth could undermine those gains when injuries or suspensions bite. The story suggests that good football this season will depend as much on who arrives in the window as on who is already in the squad.

Highlights

The season will demand clear answers from the club about how far the current squad can go.