“a professional indeed.” Stephen McGinn left surprised by new signing ahead of Celtic vs Slovan Bratislava

 

After the 2-0 victory over Hearts on Saturday,

Arne Engels made his Celtics debut by scoring the team’s first goal.

Celtic defeated Rangers before to the international break.

with Paulo Bernardo making an impact in the middle of

the pitch and Engels making his debut off the bench.

 

However, Brendan Rodgers used a rotation in his midfield against Hearts.

starting his summer acquisition and benching his loan star from the previous season.

On Wednesday night, Celtic plays Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League.

A lot of people are discussing the potential alterations Aaron Rodgers might make.

including whether or not to rearrange his midfield.

 

With Engels costing such a large sum of money,

Stephen McGinn is certain that the player will start the team’s first Champions League match.

Against Hearts, Celtic’s £11 million player showed promise by stepping up for the penalty

and putting it away in spite of support from players like Lawrence Shankland.

Crazy about Celtics Go Radio was told by McGinn that he was surprised by Engels

and that he is “more than I expected him to be.”

 

The 21-year-old’s “tidy” appearance, his ability to “put the foot in,” and his appearance as a

“real top player” were all mentioned by McGinn.

But amid talk of whether Bernardo should come into the XI for Celtic’s Champions League opener,

McGinn was clear that the new kid on the block stays in.

 

Arne Engels to start for Celtic v Slovan Bratislava

“I think Engels plays,” said McGinn. “First Champions League night, Celtic Park,

I think it’s a huge game for the football club in terms of everyone’s hopes of progressing.

“It seems unwise to spend that much money on a player and then bench him

for the opening Champions League match. He was, in my opinion,

Celtics’ finest player on Saturday. He truly made an impression on me.

 

“He exceeded my expectations in every way. He was neat.

He seems capable of making a move. He has good movement.

He is an excellent football player. He took the penalty pretty nicely after scoring it.

Despite his left-footed effort hitting the crossbar, he appears to be a truly elite talent.

Although investing $10–11 million doesn’t always guarantee a player,

It appears that Celtic made a great deal on Engels.