“Brad Lyons Issues Defiant Statement Ahead of Celtic’s Trip to Kilmarnock: ‘We’re Ready for the Challenge'”

“Brad Lyons Fires Up Kilmarnock for Celtic Clash: ‘We’re Ready for the Challenge at Rugby Park'”

As Celtic prepare for a short trip to Rugby Park to face Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership, midfielder Brad Lyons has issued a defiant message ahead of the crucial fixture. The match comes on the back of Celtic’s impressive Champions League victory over RB Leipzig, but Lyons insists his team are fully focused on the task at hand, knowing the challenge Celtic will bring to Ayrshire.

Lyons, who has been one of Kilmarnock’s standout performers this season, emphasized the importance of mentality as Kilmarnock look to shock the champions at home. “We know what a great team Celtic are, but we have to believe in ourselves. Rugby Park is a tough place to come, and we have a fantastic group of players ready to compete,” Lyons said.

Despite Celtic’s current form, sitting atop the Scottish Premiership, Lyons and his teammates are determined to make life difficult for Brendan Rodgers’ side, aiming to capitalize on any weaknesses that may emerge throughout the game.”

We’ve had our share of tough results this season, but we’ve been working hard and the atmosphere in the camp is great,” Lyons continued. “We’re feeling positive and excited for the challenge of playing against the best. This is a big opportunity for us to make a statement.”

With Kilmarnock aiming to bounce back from a series of mixed results, Lyons acknowledged that consistency will be key to taking points from Celtic. “It’s all about maintaining that focus for 90 minutes. We know we have the quality, and if we stay disciplined, we can make it a real contest.”

As both sides prepare for what promises to be an intense encounter, all eyes will be on Rugby Park this Sunday to see if Kilmarnock can deliver a performance worthy of disrupting Celtic’s league campaign.

Brad Lyons speaks out ahead of facing Celtic

Speaking ahead of Kilmarnock’s clash against Celtic, Brad Lyons has spoken confidently about his side’s chances and believes they can pose problems for the Scottish Premiership leaders at Rugby Park.

Reflecting on Celtic’s impressive 3-1 win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, Lyons said: “I didn’t watch it, but I talked to a few of the boys, and I saw the stats of the game. It was a big result for them, but we’re focused on ourselves. We know what we can do, and we’re not going to let their European form distract us.”

Despite Celtic’s dominance in recent seasons, including their current run in both domestic and European competitions, Lyons is clear-eyed about the challenge. “We respect Celtic as a team, but we’re not going to roll over just because they’ve had success. Rugby Park is a tough place to come, and we’ve shown before that we can compete with the best teams,” he said.

Lyons also highlighted that Kilmarnock have been working hard to refine their play, and they are determined to take advantage of any opportunities that come their way against the champions. “We’ve been putting in the work on the training pitch, and we’re confident in our abilities. We know Celtic have a lot of attacking threats, but we also know we can hurt them if we stay disciplined and stick to our game plan.”

With Kilmarnock aiming to bounce back from a tough stretch of results, Lyons emphasized the importance of belief and unity within the squad. “It’s all about mindset. If we stay focused, we can make it a difficult afternoon for Celtic. We’re up for the challenge.”

As Celtic head to Rugby Park with the aim of maintaining their place at the top of the league, Lyons and Kilmarnock will be determined to prove they can upset the champions and take points off one of Scotland’s best teams.

Brad Lyons remains defiant ahead of Kilmarnock’s clash with Celtic, fully aware of the challenge the champions pose, but confident in his side’s ability to compete.”

Every season, we know Celtic’s qualities, they have quality players in every position, but so do we, so we’re not going into this game shying away from it,” Lyons said. “We know their quality, but we can give them a good go here.”

He added: “Absolutely, obviously. We’re going to go in and back ourselves; it’s 11 players against 11 players out there. As I said before the Rangers game, we beat both Old Firm teams out there last year; why can’t we go and do it this year? We have that feeling of beating Celtic, we have that confidence, and we know we can do it; why can’t we do it on Sunday?”

Lyons’ comments are a clear indication of Kilmarnock’s mindset as they prepare to face Celtic at Rugby Park, with the midfielder stressing that they will take the game to the champions rather than sit back. Kilmarnock have shown in the past that they can compete with Scotland’s top sides, and Lyons’ confidence in the team remains unshaken as they look to upset the title holders and prove once again that they can hold their own against the best.

Celtic are fully focused on getting the job done against Kilmarnock as they look to extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Despite the excitement surrounding their recent Champions League triumph, the focus remains squarely on their league duties, with no room for complacency.Kasper Schmeichel, who has quickly become an important voice in the Celtic dressing room, stressed the importance of not underestimating Kilmarnock, acknowledging the challenge the Ayrshire club presents. “There are no easy games, and we are in no way expecting an easy game on Sunday,” Schmeichel remarked. “That’s the beauty and the challenge of playing at a club like Celtic. You have to be able to adapt to all the different competitions you’re in.”

With the chance to cement their spot at the summit of the league, Celtic know that consistency is key, and they cannot afford to slip up against Kilmarnock. The Bhoys are determined to finish off a productive week in style, carrying momentum from their impressive Champions League win over RB Leipzig into this crucial league match. Every point matters as they continue their pursuit of another Scottish Premiership title, and Schmeichel’s words reflect the mentality within the squad: stay focused, get the job done, and keep pushing forward.

Celtic are fully focused on getting the job done against Kilmarnock as they look to extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Despite the excitement surrounding their recent Champions League triumph, the focus remains squarely on their league duties, with no room for complacency.

Kasper Schmeichel, who has quickly become an important voice in the Celtic dressing room, stressed the importance of not underestimating Kilmarnock, acknowledging the challenge the Ayrshire club presents. “There are no easy games, and we are in no way expecting an easy game on Sunday,” Schmeichel remarked. “That’s the beauty and the challenge of playing at a club like Celtic. You have to be able to adapt to all the different competitions you’re in.”

With the chance to cement their spot at the summit of the league, Celtic know that consistency is key, and they cannot afford to slip up against Kilmarnock. The Bhoys are determined to finish off a productive week in style, carrying momentum from their impressive Champions League win over RB Leipzig into this crucial league match. Every point matters as they continue their pursuit of another Scottish Premiership title, and Schmeichel’s words reflect the mentality within the squad: stay focused, get the job done, and keep pushing forward.

As Celtic prepare for a short trip to Rugby Park to face Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership, midfielder Brad Lyons has issued a defiant message ahead of the crucial fixture. The match comes on the back of Celtic’s impressive Champions League victory over RB Leipzig, but Lyons insists his team are fully focused on the task at hand, knowing the challenge Celtic will bring to Ayrshire.