Rodgers: Celtic still have work to do in window
Manager looking to add to squad as Scots get ready to take on Ajax in Italy 24 Jul 2025 - Herald Sport Findlay Brown Football writer BRENDAN RODGERS says Celtic still have work to do in the transfer market as his side landed in Italy for the inaugural Como Cup . The friendly competition sees Celtic face Ajax in one semi-final, with Como 1907 and Al-Ahli in the other. The Celtic manager says there is no such thing as an exhibition match for the Glasgow club. “Pre-season is designed to develop your football fitness, but I say it to the players, when you’re a big club like Celtic, there’s never a friendly; they are always tests for you ,” he said. “We didn’t dominate last year; we won two out of three trophies . So we believe we can be even better this season on the domestic front.” Since returning from their summer break, Celtic have recorded four wins and one loss, including an emphatic 4-0 victory over Newcastle at home. The Parkhead manager was asked if the time has allowed him to ti...