Brendan Rodgers has been receiving widespread praise for the style of football Celtic has been playing this season, with the team maintaining a 100% win rate domestically. They’ve racked up 27 goals while conceding just three, showing both attacking prowess and defensive resilience. Resounding wins over teams like St Johnstone, Kilmarnock, and Rangers have left fans impressed, and the team’s ability to maintain intensity has been a key factor in their success.
One of the standout players under Rodgers has been Nicolas Kuhn, who, after overcoming a tough start to his Celtic career, has emerged as a key attacking threat. Kuhn, signed for £3 million from Rapid Vienna, had initial struggles due to illness but has since fully integrated into the squad, benefiting from a strong pre-season. His form this season has been nothing short of outstanding, with stats backing up his importance. Kuhn has contributed seven goals and assists combined in the opening seven games, with an impressive expected goals (xG) of 3.6 and expected goals on target (xGOT) of 3.9.
Kuhn is averaging 0.58 goals per 90 minutes, alongside creating 14 chances, four of which were considered big chances for his teammates. His offensive contributions are complemented by his defensive work, averaging 1.7 successful tackles per game, making him the second-best tackler at the club. His ability to contribute on both ends of the pitch has been crucial for Rodgers’ Celtic, as he not only creates and scores goals but also helps with the “dirty work” of pressing and defending.
Rodgers has praised Kuhn’s growth, highlighting his improved fitness and robustness, making him a consistent threat throughout matches. With his pace, dribbling ability, and work ethic, Kuhn is set to play a pivotal role in Celtic’s pursuit of success this season.
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