Celtic are favorites to win the Scottish Premiership this season, but despite sitting second in the table, an unfamiliar unease has settled over Parkhead.
Performances have been patchy, results unconvincing, and with the manager's contract expiring next summer, questions about his long-term future are growing louder.
The Celtic's Champions League collapse in Kazakhstan was a significant blow, with a 210-minute stalemate and shootout loss to Aktobe.
Rodgers publicly called for greater investment, but his appeals over the summer were met with what he viewed as insufficient backing from the board.
Now winless in the Europa League, their clash with SK Sturm Graz could make or break their campaign.
Author's summary: Celtic faces uncertainty with Rodgers' future.