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August 15, 2025

Hoops gaffer still hopeful of bringing in new faces ahead of 'wildcard' deadline next week

- BY MICHAEL GANNON

BRENDAN RODGERS insists Celtic will work right to the wire to tool up for the Champions League showdown with Kairat Almaty.

The Hoops had to submit their Euro squad by 11pm last night - but can add two wildcards up to the day before Wednesday's playoff first leg clash.

Rodgers is determined to bolster his attack - and he also played down fears talisman Daizen Maeda is looking for an exit.

When asked about incoming, the Celts boss said: "Hopefully would be the answer to that. We have right up until the day before the game to change our squad, so hopefully that can be the case.

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