Rodgers sends cheeky dig to Hearts boss Craig Levein

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has sent a cheeky dig towards Hearts boss Craig Levein about the meeting between the two in the League Cup semi-final.

As reported by the Daily Record, Rodgers could not help but poke fun at the club after the two were drawn to face each other for a place in the final.

The Scottish FA have taken the unusual step of organising both semi-final games to be played at Hampden Park on the same day, and it is a decision that has not gone down well.

It has caused much controversy among the clubs involved and the supporters, which many urging the FA to reconsider.

With serious concerns over the state of the pitch and how it could end up on the day, Rodgers joked that it could give Hearts and advantage on the day.

It would be good for Hearts. It could go into extra-time, it could go into penalties. It really could operationally be a real push. But listen, we see the issues around it, both on the pitch and off the pitch. We can only control how we prepare for the game now.