Liam Scales performed an admirable career turnaround at Celtic last year, culminating in him landing a first-choice centre-back slot under Brendan Rodgers. Previously, the Republic of Ireland international looked as though he could be headed to Aberdeen on a permanent deal last summer; however, due to a spate of injuries in his position, Scales took his chance and never looked back. Rodgers rewarded him with a four-year contract at the tail-end of the 2023/24 campaign, in which he made 45 appearances and helped Celtic to claim a domestic double [Transfermarkt]. Over the break, he impressed for…