Chris Sutton has insisted that Celtic’s shock League Cup defeat at the hands of Derek McInnes and his Kilmarnock side wasn’t all that surprising for him. The former Hoops favourite was giving his thoughts on the result via the ‘It’s All Kicking Off’ podcast and didn’t hold back in his assessment of the current squad.
It’s been a very slow summer transfer window for the Celtic supporters in terms of the experience and quality we all assumed would be added to solidify our place at the top of the tree domestically, whilst also trying to make some kind of impact in the UEFA Champions League group stages.
So far, it has been bitterly disappointing in that respect, with us having lost Jota for a record-breaking transfer deal and Carl Starfelt leaving to be closer to his family in La Liga with Celta Vigo. Likewise, Aaron Mooy’s subsequent retirement is another that has left a considerable hole in our squad with his quality and experience being really valuable at points last year.
Sutton says that his old club are distinctively weaker than last campaign and that Brendan Rodgers will have to sort this mess out or he worries for them this coming year. With one trophy already lost in the defence of our Treble, Chris reckons that the pressure is now on. Have a listen to the Englishman give his thoughts on Celtic below…
‘It wasn’t a great surprise!’ 😳
‘Now the pressure is on!’ 🫣@chris_sutton73 gives his BRUTAL assessment of Celtic, during Episode 2 of ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’ 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/YITp2EJbGB— Mail Sport (@MailSport) August 22, 2023
Paul Gillespie
