Inside Celtic’s gruelling pre-season training as ‘reality’ sets in for returning stars…..
Celtic’s returning stars are being pushed to their limits as pre-season training ramps up under manager Brendan Rodgers. After a short summer break, the Hoops squad has been plunged straight into a gruelling fitness regime designed to sharpen minds and bodies ahead of a critical campaign. Early sessions have featured intense running drills, strength and conditioning work, and ball-focused exercises aimed at improving tempo and tactical discipline.
Rodgers and his coaching staff are keen to instil the right mindset from day one, with players undergoing double sessions in the summer heat. New signings and returning loanees are quickly realising the high standards expected at Lennoxtown. Behind the scenes, the club’s sports science team is monitoring performance closely, tailoring workloads to ensure peak fitness ahead of domestic and European challenges.
Several senior players have already commented on the intensity, noting it’s a ‘wake-up call’ after the off-season. Young talents from the academy are also being given a chance to impress, adding extra competition to the mix. With friendly fixtures on the horizon and Champions League qualifiers looming, Rodgers is wasting no time in demanding full commitment. For Celtic, pre-season isn’t just preparation – it’s a proving ground.
