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Alan Brazil's Celtic Conundrum: What's Missing From The Squad?

Even with a 13-point lead and a cup win, Celtic's Alan Brazil still sees a missing piece in the jigsaw!

Alan Brazil, the former Celtic star and talkSPORT pundit, has expressed some rather intriguing concerns about his old club's current squad. Despite Celtic sitting comfortably at the top of the Scottish Premiership, boasting a spectacular 13-point lead over their nearest rivals and securing one cup title already this season, Brazil believes the Hoops are still missing a vital ingredient needed to stir up potential victories in both league and cup competitions. One has to wonder, what's eating at Brazil, and does it really matter when the scoreboard is looking so good?

With Brendan Rodgers at the helm, Celtic fans should feel confident. They have watched their team display flair and skill on the pitch, with some standout performances that have left rivals trailing in their wake. However, Brazil has hinted that even with all the talent in their ranks, something is amiss. Perhaps it’s a lack of depth on the bench or maybe he’s worried about the age of certain players. After all, a team is only as good as its ability to rotate players throughout a long and arduous season.

Fans have been left scratching their heads, wondering what exactly Alan Brazil perceives to be lacking within the Celtic camp. Is it a lack of leadership? Or perhaps they need a sprinkle of the magic that Kieran Tierney brought during his time at Parkhead? With Tierney now shining at Arsenal, fans can’t help but ponder how much more potent Celtic would be with his infectious energy and defensive prowess still on their roster.

Celtic may be riding high for now, but as Brazil aptly points out, in football, complacency can be a killer. What seems like a comfortable position now could become precarious should injuries strike or if the team fails to perform under pressure. The loyal Celtic faithful will undoubtedly hope that Brazil’s worries are unfounded, and their team can continue to deliver stellar performances both domestically and in European competitions, where the stakes are even higher than they are in Scotland.

As a fun fact, Celtic holds the record for having the highest attendance in a European club match, with an astounding 132,000 supporters showing up at Hampden Park in 1937! Moreover, Kieran Tierney was not just a fan favourite; he made a staggering 170 appearances for Celtic during his time at the club before his move to Arsenal in 2019, securing 10 major trophies along the way, including 4 Scottish Premiership titles. Tierney truly embodied the spirit of Celtic and his absence is felt whenever the squad takes on challenges.