Celtic: We Are Dark Horses in the Champions League After a Successful Summer Hiring Campaign

The Celtics displayed their amazing depth in a six-nil defeat of St Johnstone,

putting on players like Adam Idah, Reo Hatate, and James Forrest to keep up the blistering pace.

Even though Auston Trusty had started in for the injured

Cameron Carter-Vickers and Alex Valle had taken over for an injured Greg Taylor at halftime,

the flawless standards persisted.

A Better Summer for Celtic Beckons’ European Run in Hiring
The Likeness to the Previous Summer

The contrast could not be more pronounced. Jota, Aaron Mooy, and Carl Starfelt all left Celtic,

adding nine players to the team just months after Ange Postecoglou joined Spurs after an incredible treble.

It was difficult to identify any positives.

Paulo Bernardo, a Portuguese talent who has excelled this season,

pleased enough to merit a permanent transfer.

For the earlier part of the season, Luis Palma was a dependable goal scorer,

but his play declined significantly, and he is currently not considered a member of the Parkhead team.

Though they are both on the outside looking like their game time is doubtful,

Yang and Odin Thiago Holm occasionally had brilliant moments.

While Heyeok-kyu Kwon, Marco Tilio, Maik Nawrocki,

and Gustaf Lagerbielke all failed to make an impact,

a loan deal for Nat Philips turned out to be one of the worst in Scottish football history.

It was a mistake to employ the mass recruitment method.

Purchasing food produce in bulk might be effective, but not in a football stadium.

In addition to Arne Engels’ flawless transition into Matt O’Riley’s role, Nicolas Kuhn,

Kasper Schmeichel, Bernardo, and Idah have all demonstrated remarkable success.

Valle, Trusty, and Luke McCowan have also contributed excellent depth.

The Leave of Matt O’Riley Hasn’t Affected Celtic
Many were concerned when O’Riley left for almost £30 million.

Last season, the Dane was named Celtic’s player of the year and appeared uncanny at times.

It was inevitable that the removal of a reliable provider from the midfield trio would cause concern among the Celtic supporters.

Give credit where credit is due, though: the champions have made wise decisions.

They have put that money back, and the ensemble as a whole doesn’t appear any worse off.

Although it’s too early to evaluate Engels, the Hoops are unquestionably a stronger team with him on it.

In addition, Bernardo has elevated his play to a new level,

frequently scoring goals and being an excellent teammate.