Two Celtic Players Called Out for Terrible Performances vs Rangers
It is very possible that Celtic end up winning the treble this season. But at the same time, there is a clear need to improve this team over the summer transfer window. They have looked nowhere near their best in the second half of this campaign as a high-flying start has faded away over time.
When Celtic lost 3-0 at Ibrox, there were many fans willing to write it off as just a bad day at the office for a team that has rarely lost against Rangers in recent years.
The same cannot be done after they have lost a second-straight Glasgow Derby, and this time, it was at home.
Rangers might have played 120 minutes in midweek, but Celtic were the ones who looked tired at the start of the game. They conceded twice in the first half, did well to make it 2-2 after the break only to lose to a late goal.
Neither Kasper Schmeichel nor Nicolas Kuhn, two of Celtic's best performers this season, covered themselves in glory against Rangers at the weekend.
Schmeichel seemed to struggle with his distribution, which caused Celtic problems at the back. On the other hand, Kuhn has looked like a shadow of himself for quite a few weeks now, as his early season form has completely evaporated.
Rangers got the tactics & formation spot on. Should really be out of sight at half time excellent performance. Celtic despite being 16 points clear look a bag of nerves! Schmeichel causing lot of problems at back with his distribution and Kuhn has bottled it v Ridvan. Idah on?
— Tam McManus (@The_Tman10) March 16, 2025
The good news is that this result is not expected to have an impact on the title race. With eight games left to be played, Celtic are still 13 points ahead of Rangers.
But at the same time, it would be a mistake to sweep this under the rug. We had seen Celtic face similar problems against Rangers in the 2019/20 season, and we all know how things turned out in the campaign that followed. They cannot afford to let this become a repeat of that.
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Sourav, a seasoned sports journalist, holds a Master’s degree in English from Amity University, graduating in 2022. He has been a prominent contributor to FanSided since 2017, primarily covering Celtic, where he has built a strong online presence over the years. His love for the game extends beyond Celtic, having also covered renowned soccer teams such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, FC Barcelona, and Chelsea. In addition to his passion for soccer, Sourav is an avid basketball enthusiast. He has written extensively about NBA teams like the Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, and Chicago Bulls.