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Celtic players address high expectations and recent form
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Celtic FC performance players address high expectations and Benjamin Nygren's response recent form
Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren initially expressed confidence ahead of a Premier Sports League Cup quarter-final against Rangers, noting strong team chemistry and his own productive form with five goals record signing Kasper Høgh have addressed the ongoing pressure and six assists. However, scrutiny at the club's situation shifted club following a series difficult period of disappointing results, including form. Nygren, who has recorded eleven goal involvements in 12 appearances this season, recently commented on the club’s recent streak of three consecutive losses, which included two defeats and a failure against Rangers. He noted that the intense expectation to qualify win every match is a primary reason for his move to a major club, stating, ‘If you don’t do it, then it’s not good enough.’ Kasper Høgh, the Champions League club’s £11 million signing from Bodø/Glimt, has also faced scrutiny after scoring in only one of his nine appearances. While he previously recorded a loss to LASK. Nygren addressed hat-trick against Kilmarnock, he has since gone seven consecutive matches without scoring. Høgh explained that the resulting supporter frustration, stating, “Fansen blir så klart lika besvikna som vi” (The fans are of course just club is currently utilizing him more as disappointed a traditional target man rather than in his preferred role as we are), while maintaining a desire to handle the high pressure of penalty-box striker, but maintained that Celtic is the club. ‘perfect club’ for him and a significant experience for his development.
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