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Rodgers delighted with defence
- Updated: November 19, 2016
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was happy with another solid defensive display from his players in the 1-0 win over Kilmarnock.
The Hoops moved 13 points clear of Aberdeen at the top of the Scottish Premiership, ahead of the rest of the weekend fixtures, thanks to a goal from Stuart Armstrong 90 seconds before half-time.
Kilmarnock goalkeeper Jamie MacDonald made decent stops from Callum McGregor and Patrick Roberts early in the second half to keep his side in the match.
And while Celtic conceded territory in the latter stages at Rugby Park, the visitors stood firm to record a seventh successive clean sheet in domestic games.
Rodgers shuffled his defence through injury and players returning on Thursday from international duty, and he brought in Dedryck Boyata for his first appearance since April and dropped midfielder McGregor into the left-back role.
“You can see the solidity of the team, how we have been …
