Aberdeen vs Celtic

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Aberdeen, currently without a manager following the midweek dismissal of Barry Robson, is set to face Celtic in a Scottish Premiership match at Pittodrie on Saturday. Peter Leven is currently leading Aberdeen on an interim basis until a new manager is appointed. Robson's departure came after a series of disappointing results, leaving Aberdeen in the bottom six of the league.

Despite finishing third last season and securing a spot in the Europa Conference League, Aberdeen has struggled to balance domestic and continental commitments, resulting in a poor start to the current season. The team failed to secure a win in the three games played since the winter break, with a draw against Dundee being the final straw for Robson.

Aberdeen's form declined after a promising stretch before the winter break, drawing with St Johnstone and losing to Hearts upon their return. The board decided to part ways with Robson due to these setbacks, leaving the managerial position temporarily unfilled.

Celtic, as the table-toppers, enters the match as the clear favorites, and the managerial uncertainty at Aberdeen could potentially work in their favor.

Slobodan Rubezic's knee injury is a significant setback for the Dons, contributing to their struggle to maintain a clean sheet since his absence. There are speculations about Duk potentially leaving the club, evident in his exclusion from the squad that drew with Dundee and his lack of starts in 2024.

In an unexpected move, Connor Barron was left out of the midfield on Tuesday, creating an opportunity for Killian Phillips to make his debut off the bench following his transfer from Crystal Palace.

Celtic's Oh Hyeon-gyu and Yang Hyun-jun are still on international duty due to South Korea's thrilling victory over Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup. Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate are also away with Japan, while Marco Tilio is part of Australia's squad, set to face South Korea next.

Among the current squad members, Nicolas Kuhn had his debut last weekend after joining from Rapid Wien, and Cameron Carter-Vickers returned from injury shortly after signing a new contract with the club.

Alistair Johnson's goal in the opening minute was all that separated Brendan Rodgers' team from Ross County last weekend as they narrowly defeated them.

The Celtic team needed the win psychologically since they would have watched Rangers triumph at the early kickoff and cut the deficit to two points before widening it once more.

Celtic has won six straight games after suffering back-to-back losses in December; their only goals conceded during that run have been James Tavernier's late consolation goal in the Old Firm.

Rangers is keeping up, therefore Celtic needs to maintain their calmness over the next three away games despite having played one extra game.

Aberdeen is embarking on a new chapter post-Barry Robson as they face Celtic, the reigning champions. Robson's departure followed a dismal home match against Dundee, where Aberdeen failed to secure a single corner. Despite substantial investments in players, wages, and fan support, being only five points away from a relegation play-off spot is deemed disgraceful. The pressure is on the Pittodrie chairman to make the right managerial choice. Caretaker duties fall to former Kilmarnock player and Dons coach, Peter Leven.

Celtic, who dominated Robson's Aberdeen with an 18-1 aggregate score in their four meetings, face their own challenges. Despite being at the top of the league with a recent win against Ross County, they were booed off the pitch, highlighting frustration with the club's current trajectory. Additionally, criticism surrounds Celtic's last-minute transfer window activities, adding to the discontent among fans.