Celtic kicked off their Scottish Premiership title defence with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Dundee, but manager Martin O’Neill admitted his side must improve. Benjamin Nygren’s goal was enough to secure the victory, though the Hoops struggled to break down a resilient Dundee defence. League standing: 5th in Premiership, 3 pts, 1W-0D-0L from 1 games, recent form W.
What did Martin O’Neill say about the performance?
O’Neill acknowledged the importance of the win but stressed that Celtic must raise their game. Speaking to BBC Sportsound, he said, “We created chances but didn’t play well enough. We need more intensity, especially in the second half when we finally got the goal. It was a typical opening game, but we must improve.”
How did Kasper Hogh perform in his debut?
The £11m signing had a quiet debut, with limited service from his teammates. However, O’Neill remained optimistic, saying, “Kasper had chances and will get better. He wants to impress, and he’ll score goals for us.”
What’s next for Celtic?
Celtic’s next fixture is against Motherwell at home on December 26, 2026. With Jota currently sidelined, O’Neill will look to refine his squad ahead of the match. Goals this season: 1 scored, 0 conceded (+1 goal difference).
