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The only downside of a 4-1 thrashing of Aberdeen at Celtic Park had been a hamstring injury picked up by Leigh Griffiths, which saw his removal during the second half, and which would prevent him playing during the international break and the first domestic fixture beyond that, a home game with newly-promoted Rangers.

Three days later, Rodgers had made his final signing of the summer transfer window, Costa Rican international right-back Cristian Gamboa joining for the proverbial “undisclosed fee” from Premier League outfit West Bromwich Albion. The 26-year-old had struggled for game-time under Tony Pulis and had jumped at the opportunity to join the Rodgers Revolution in Glasgow.

“When my agent called me to tell me about Celtic, I said to him, “Do everything because I really want to go. It doesn’t matter if they play Champions League or not – it’s still a big club.” So, for me the fact they have qualified [for the group stage]is like a double bonus – I get to play for this club and to play in the Champions League.”

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Kenny Miller of theRangers arrives at Celtic Park before Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers on September 10, 2016. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Joey Barton of theRangers arrives at Celtic Park before the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers on September 10, 2016. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Celtic supporter pays for his programme before the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers on September 10, 2016 (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Brendan Rodgers Celtic Manager arrives arrives at Celtic Park before the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers on September 10, 2016 in Glasgow. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Rod Stewart arrives at Celtic Park before the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers on September 10, 2016.. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Celtic supporters before the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers at Celtic Park on September 10, 2016. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)