Rogers on the return of Carter-Vickers, the draw in Bergamo and the “legend” Callaghan

Cameron Carter-Vickers and Greg Taylor are back training with the team and could be involved at Fir Park, but a decision will be made on Saturday.

Rodgers praised the defensive performance against Atalanta but was pleased to have two “very important players” back in the squad.

He says the draw in Bergamo “ignites” his players and gives them a huge amount of confidence as it showed they have “grit, tenacity and determination” and the ability to “play brilliant football”.

The manager praised defender duo Auston Trusty and Liam Scales, who were “huge”. Trusty’s performance “shows why we signed him.”

Rodgers says the team has finally achieved what he set out to achieve upon his return to the club – “building something in Europe”. Says “grafting, heart, desire and organization that can help us move forward.”

As for Arne Engels, Rogers says he’s “far from the finished article,” but he has a lot of potential and it’s his job to develop it.

He expects a very organized and focused Motherwell side looking to bounce back from last week’s poor result, while he is looking for “great energy and great spirit” to continue Celtic’s “great start to the season”.

Of former Celtic midfielder Tommy Callaghan, who has died aged 78, Rodgers said: “I think any player Jock Stein signed twice will tell you what a good player he was. Sad day, but a true legend of the club and everything.” Our thoughts are with his family.”