Brendan Rodgers Praises Harry Kane Rise from Underdog to Superstar

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, highlighting his resilience and rise from early career struggles to world-class status. Kane, once overlooked, proved his worth under Tim Sherwood at Tottenham and has since thrived for England and Bayern. Rodgers acknowledged Bayern attacking depth but emphasized Celtic strategy to limit space and play an aggressive game.

The games don’t get much bigger than this as Celtic prepare to take on Bayern Munich in a high-stakes Champions League clash at Celtic Park. The spotlight is firmly on Harry Kane, who has been in phenomenal form since his move to Bayern, amassing a remarkable goal tally. Despite his world-class status today, Kane’s journey wasn’t always smooth. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers highlighted the striker’s resilience, recalling his early struggles with multiple loan spells before Tim Sherwood gave him a chance at Tottenham.

Rodgers acknowledged that stopping Kane will be a challenge but emphasized that Bayern’s attacking depth—featuring stars like Jamal Musiala, Kingsley Coman, and Michael Olise—means Celtic cannot focus on just one player. Instead, his approach will be to limit space for Bayern’s attackers while ensuring his own team remains proactive in attack.

Bayern Munich, a club with a rich history in European football, presents a formidable test for Celtic. Rodgers remains optimistic, noting his team’s improvements in physicality and intensity at the highest level. With home support behind them, he believes Celtic can rise to the occasion. This match will be a crucial marker of Celtic’s progress as they look to challenge one of Europe’s footballing giants.