Kenny Dalglish reckons the style of play in the Scottish Premiership has a lot to do with Celtic's struggles in the Champions League.
Kenny Dalglish reckons the standard of the Scottish Premiership has a lot to do with Celtic's struggles in the Champions League.
A draw against Atletico Madrid in the last round of fixtures has given Celtic hope of European football beyond Christmas, but now they travel away to face Diego Simeone's side and a result is key. "They twice led Atletico at Parkhead and ended with a 2-2 draw. They need to learn that when they go in front they must slow things down and take the sting out of the game. But that is easier said than done. I totally accept that. Part of the reason for that is it's an alien concept to Celtic most weeks of the season. My former club is used to being on the front foot in almost every domestic game they play and trying to score goal after goal.
"It can't be that way in Europe, particularly at Champions League level. It is an unforgiving arena and, most times, any mistake or lapse in concentration will be punished. My view is that they were competitive last season in their six games when Ange Postecoglou was in charge. But they only had two points to show for it.
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