Celtic 'need more' from record signing Hogh - gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s gossip roundup says former Rangers and Scotland striker Kris Boyd has advised Celtic forward Kasper Hogh not to be overly concerned about missing chances, suggesting the record signing may be dealing with a lack of confidence after a quiet start to the campaign. The item frames Hogh as one of several Scottish football talking points circulating in the press, with the broader focus on opinions from former players and managers rather than confirmed club announcements.

The roundup also notes comments from former Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam, who urged Rangers manager Derek McInnes to make full use of his squad over the course of the season. His point was that title challenges are not usually sustained by relying on a small group of players, a reminder of the demands of a long domestic campaign.

Elsewhere, the gossip piece says Benfica head coach Marco Silva has hinted at extensive rotation for the Europa League match against Celtic in Lisbon on Thursday. Because the original article is a digest of reported remarks, it does not give full tactical detail, but it suggests Celtic could face a changed Benfica side in Europe.

The roundup also includes several Scottish Premiership-related notes involving Aberdeen, Dundee United and other clubs. Taken together, the stories reflect the early-season pressure on teams across the league and the attention on squad depth, confidence and selection decisions as domestic and European fixtures begin to pile up.