Rangers are inferior to Celtic in terms of strength of team, although things have changed significantly in the last five years.

There is a huge hole, but just one man. The squad needs to fill more than just one jersey as a result of Callum McGregor’s injury.

Losing the captain for this weekend’s Scottish Cup match against Livingston, according to Alan Stubbs, has left a large hole and raised serious concerns for the former Celtic defender. Of all the teams led by Brendan Rodgers, where are the others?

When he spots one, Stubbs knows it. It was the land of the giants—and not only in size—during his five years at the club. Henrik Larsson in his youth, Craig Burley, and Paul Lambert. The list continues onwards: Chris Sutton, Neil Lennon, Alan Thompson, John Barton, Johan Mjallby, and so on. But right now? It is difficult for Stubbs to identify any personalities on this Celtic team right now who are willing to take the initiative. Though he believes there are only a few more, McGregor is the primary one among them.

This weekend, with their captain on the treatment table, it will be up to a few other players on the team to stand up. Stubbs stated: “Celtic has had big game players for a number of their recent players. That pack is led by Callum McGregor. After that, I’m having trouble with one or two more.

When you examine a Celtics squad from five years ago, you find that there are several leaders on the team. When Callum McGregor isn’t present, which in my opinion makes him the best leader there is, there is a significant gap left.

Celtic must then inquire as to who will take the initiative. Three players that are Celtic class, I believe, are on Celtic. I think the others are alright. I believe that’s where Celtic has failed—by failing to advance.

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