BREN FACES MOST BRUTAL CELTIC TEST

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was thrilled to secure a last-gasp win at home to Motherwell after Daizen Maeda pounced at the death in a 3-2 thriller.

But the Northern Irishman admits he's dealing with his hardest challenge across his two spells at Parkhead with the gaps in his squad and unrest in the stands.

Rodgers said: “Yes it is. When I first came back it was a challenge.

“But yes, having to work so hard to get balance, speed and everything into the team when certain characteristics are missing from the squad. You need to find a way to win.

“And I do believe that as the season goes on, we will be better. But the speed in the team that we've had over the last few years, it's not quite the same.

"However, we have to find a way. We must find a way to get the win.