Posts Tagged Maik Nawrocki

The two Celtic fringe players who are struggling for opportunities

Following a hard-fought point against Atlético Madrid, Celtic were suffering from something of a European hangover as they dropped points against Hibs at Easter Road. The next game against St Mirren at Celtic Park, albeit won, was far from being a vintage performance, either, but the Bhoys

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3 curveballs Brendan Rodgers could throw at Ross County

It was Celtic’s rotation players who came to the rescue mid-week against St Mirren as the likes of Oh Hyeon-gyu, Yang Hyun-jun and Odin Thiago Holm all came on from the bench to provide the creative spark needed to see off the Buddies on Wednesday night. Yang

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The 3 Celtic curveballs Brendan Rodgers could throw at Hearts

Celtic return to domestic action this weekend as they travel to Tynecastle to take on Steven Naismith’s Hearts side in Scottish football’s Sunday afternoon kick-off. The latest international break has finally come and gone and there were plenty of Celts who impressed for their national sides, inclusing

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Brendan Rodgers provides injury update on Maeda, Nawrocki, Abada & Welsh

With the returns of Reo Hatate, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Nat Phillips to the fold over the last few weeks, it looks like Celtic are finally over the worst of the injury crisis that plagued the team in the opening stages of this season. Despite options being depleted,

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With Nawrocki back in training, who will Rodgers select alongside Carter-Vickers?

Brendan Rodgers announced during his most recent media duties that Polish centre-back Maik Nawrocki could be a surprise contender for inclusion in Sunday’s game against Hearts. On the 22-year-old, Rodgers said that, “He’s doing very well and trained over the last week or so. So we’ve virtually

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What next for Celtic’s Champions League outcasts?

As Brendan Rodgers’ side readies itself for European football’s premier competition, there were plenty of talking points around Celtic’s Champions League squad. There were some shock inclusions with the likes of Irish pair Mikey Johnston and the resurgent Liam Scales making the cut, whilst others may feel

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Lagerbielke has grasped early opportunity to shine

Gustaf Lagerbielke has had a jam-packed start to life at Celtic, and it may have been far more than he initially expected when he signed from Elfsborg back in August. Whether it be media conference after media conference or starting every game possible since his arrival, the

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How severe is the current state of Celtic’s injury woes?

Celtic have been ravaged by injuries over the last few weeks with a couple of mid to long-term lay-offs throwing an early spanner into the works of Brendan Rodgers’ second spell as Celtic boss. First-team starters and rotation options have been out of action and these injuries

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What can new signing Gustaf Lagerbielke bring to Celtic?

Celtic announced the signing yesterday of Swedish centre-back Gustaf Lagerbielke from Allsvenskan side Elfsborg for a reported fee worth around £2.9million. The 23-year-old joins the club on a five-year deal and takes on the number four shirt worn by fellow countryman and recently departed Carl Starfelt. Starfelt

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Every player rated as Celtic overcome Aberdeen 3-1 at Pittodrie

Brendan Rodgers named an unchanged XI for Sunday’s tricky test at Pittodrie in what was a wildly competitive and entertaining encounter. Barry Robson’s Aberdeen were game today and Celtic had to match it as they rode out a second-half flurry from the Dons to secure a 3-1

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