McGregor slams Celtic's 'individuals' after Rangers rout
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Key points
- Celtic lost 3-0 to Rangers in League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox on Sunday
- McGregor criticised team for poor defending and careless possession in own half
- Celtic face Ferencvaros in Europa League on Thursday before Premiership derby next Sunday
AI summary
Captain Callum McGregor delivered a damning assessment of Celtic's performance in their 3-0 League Cup quarter-final defeat to Rangers, describing them as "a team of individuals" rather than a cohesive unit. The midfielder pinpointed careless play and defensive frailty as the root causes, noting that Dan Neil's 23rd-minute opener came after goalkeeper Sam Johnstone's errors went unpunished.
McGregor acknowledged Celtic had squandered chances early on but admitted they never looked capable of recovering once behind. With the side already reeling from a 4-0 aggregate collapse against LASK in Champions League qualifying, he stressed the need for immediate improvement ahead of Thursday's Europa League opener against Ferencvaros and next Sunday's Premiership derby.
Original headline
McGregor laments Celtic's 'team of individuals'
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