Rogers was able to replace hatred with a Celtic dive for the “silly” £5 million star

Celtic was officially crowned as the fourth Scottish Premiership champion in many seasons last month when he defeated Dundee United 5-0 from his home.

Adam I Aida and Nicholas Koon’s braces secured the day’s Hoop victory and title after their own goal from Ryan Strain, making the rest of the league games relatively stress-free.

However, there was some negative news that came from the results, but Jota stepped in with a knee injury just before halftime, making it clear he would be out for six to nine months.

This means that the Portuguese winger will not be able to choose when Hoop goes to Hampden Park to head to Hampden Park in the SFA Cup final next weekend, and he plans to miss the start of next season in addition to that.

However, Jota is not the only Celtic star that Brendan Rodgers can’t call at the National Stadium, as managers have confirmed that Reo Hatate is set to miss the match with injuries.

Why is losing Reo Hatate a big blow?

The Northern Ireland head coach recently revealed that Japan International suffered a knee injury in a 5-1 victory at Aberdeen after the wrong end of a “necessary” challenge.

Rodgers confirmed that the 27-year-old star should be suitable for preseason, but if everything goes well, he wouldn’t be on the team to take on the Dons to travel to Hampden Park.

Losing the hatred of injuries is a huge blow. Because he starred for Celtic in the middle of the park throughout the campaign and played a pivotal role in the club’s SFA Cup semi-final against St. Johnstone as a player who can make an impact on the top end of the pitch.

As you can see from the highlights above, the Japanese midfield star created three of five goals and supported Callum McGregor, Daizen Maeda and Adam Idah to help his side advance to the final of the competition.

Hatate also caught his eye in his impressive performance at the Scottish Giants’ premiere.

As you can see in the table above, the Celtic Star achieved 24 goals and “Big Chance” was created in conjunction with the division’s 37 appearances.

The Scottish Sun recently reported that Serie A. Side Udinese is watching Japan International’s big money in the upcoming summer transfer period.

Therefore, Celtic can make a decision that goes beyond his future if Udinese, or other team, offers a solid offer for his services prior to the 2025/26 campaign.

With this in mind, Rogers was able to source a great alternative to hatred by pushing the club to secure a deal with Motherwell Central Midfielder Lennon Miller, whose hoop transfer targets have been reported in front of the summer window.

Why Celtic should sign Lennon Miller

Celtic must sign the Scotland U21 International. He is reportedly valued at £5 million. Because he is a very young talent who has both the possibility of long-term signatures and the quality that immediately impacts at Parkhead.

Miller, who won’t turn 19 until August, has already won 60 appearances in Motherwell’s Premiership.

The 18-year-old, praised as “silly” by critic James McFadden, has been the age and quality of the lead role in the midfield for years, instead of a potential replacement for the hatred that turned 28 this year.

Miller’s performance in the premiership suggests that he could be a stunning replacement for Japanese stars next season, as he won the PFA Young Player of the Year award on Scotland’s top flight.

Scotland’s Wiz is not as scoring as hatred as the hatred, as he only scored two goals from the prime minister, but the creative and defensive aspect of his game suggests he can be a great signing for Rogers and Celtics this summer.

As you can see in the table above, Miller offered the same number of “big chances” and key passes per game, creating six more goals for his teammates despite playing at Motherwell.

Scotland Youth International has also proven to be an active and effective defender in the middle of the park, with 9.5 tackles, intercepting and recovery per match, along with a 52% duel success rate.

Hatate only earned 4.3 per game and lost 56% of the duel. This suggests that Miller could be his upgrade from an outside-owner perspective, which could make him particularly valuable on the European stage of the Champions League, where the Celts face tough challenges.

So, the Motherwell star could be a great signature to exchange hatred, whether it’s a direct replacement or a deeper option that comes when the midfielder gets injured.