Rodgers sparked a reaction from Rangers boss Philippe Clement as he looked towards Saturday’s derby clash between their teams.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers claims accusations he showed disrespect towards Rangers are “without merit”.
After Rangers cut the gap at the top of the cinch Premiership back to three points and five goals with a 4-1 victory over Kilmarnock 24 hours later, Clement said: “That it is something that I would never say about an opponent. It’s not really respectful towards my team.”Those comments surprised Rodgers, who said at his pre-match media conference: “I think anyone who was at my press conference would have sensed the way in which it was said. The reaction to that is totally without merit.
“I have seen some of the headlines around the ‘disrespect’ and whatever else but it is totally without merit.“It was never in that context being said, and I never would be that person to disrespect another manager or another team. But I suppose it’s part of the build-up for you guys.” “The record is great but it’s always about building – building more memories and great occasions in this game.“But everyone responds and reacts in different ways. I understand the feeling and tension that can be around this game but that’s not me.
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