Chris Sutton has warned of it for a while with the 1-1 draw with Suduva typical of Celtic’s early season form.
A sharp opening punctuated by Olivier Ntcham heading the hoops in front after three minutes suggested that a corner could be turned but with Suduva’s first look at goal Ovidijus Verbickas headed the home side level with the Celtic defence static.
Celtic pushed forward throughout the remainder of the first half but it seemed as if the defensive issues that have dogged the club over the last month were casting a spell.
I suppose a draw is ok and an important away goal but it’s all a bit underwhelming so far this season.. cheap goal against once again and not the fluency yet in forward areas…your thoughts??
— Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) August 23, 2018
James Forrest and Callum McGregor came closest to putting Celtic back in front but there was no real expectation that chances would start to be converted.
Midway through the second half Jozo Simunovic landed awkwardly on his ankle with Mikael Lustig sent off with the hoops finishing the match with a three man backline of Lustig, Kris Ajer and Kieran Tierney.
Celtic will be strong favourites to progress to the group phase but Sutton and everyone else will be looking off the pitch for the arrival of new signings.
