Celtic's Future Uncertain
Celtic are favorites to win the Scottish Premiership this season, but despite sitting second in the table, an unfamiliar unease has settled over Parkhead.
Performances have been patchy, results unconvincing, and with the manager's contract expiring next summer, questions about his long-term future are growing louder.
The team's Champions League collapse in Kazakhstan was a significant setback, with a 210-minute stalemate and shootout loss to Aktobe highlighting how far they've fallen since troubling Bayern Munich last spring.
Rodgers publicly called for greater investment, but his appeals over the summer were met with what he viewed as insufficient backing from the board.
Their clash with SK Sturm Graz, who are top of the Austrian Bundesliga, could make or break their campaign, especially with Celtic being winless in the Europa League.
Author's summary: Celtic's future is uncertain with Rodgers' contract expiring soon.