Celtic’s record signing, Arne Engels, aims to carry his strong form into Tuesday’s Champions League game against RB Leipzig, as the team pushes forward in their European campaign.
The Belgian midfielder, who joined Celtic for £11 million over the summer, provided two assists in the recent Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Aberdeen, helping Celtic secure a place in the final. Now, he’s set for another pivotal European match, with high expectations following his promising start with the team.
Engels, known for his composed style, appears unfazed by the pressure, which will be essential for a Celtic squad managed by Brendan Rodgers, who values consistency.
As Celtic prepares for another key European test, Engels shared his thoughts on RB Leipzig’s potential threats. He noted that Celtic expects a challenging opponent, acknowledging that Leipzig has strong players and tactical strengths, which Celtic has focused on countering.
“We’re expecting a very good team,” Engels commented. “We’ve done tactical preparation, and everyone is excited and ready for tomorrow’s game.”
Reflecting on his experience facing Leipzig while in the Bundesliga, Engels mentioned that although Leipzig has evolved, their talent level remains high. He added, “Playing at home is exciting for us and our fans, and we have a good squad ready for this.”
Engels also highlighted his former Club Brugge teammate, Antonio Nusa, as a player to watch, saying, “I know some of the guys there, including Nusa. It’ll be nice to see him and others from my national team connections.”
RB Leipzig, coming off three consecutive league phase losses, could face pressure from Celtic at a lively home game. With the support of the crowd, Celtic hopes for another memorable European night as they aim to advance their Champions League ambitions.
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