adminA Celtic player came under heavy criticism from a pundit during their clash with Dundee, with one star singled out for a particularly harsh verdict as the match unfolded on Sunday.
It was an important day for Martin O’Neill’s side, who closed the gap on league leaders Hearts. Their 2-1 win at Dens Park, combined with a 2-2 draw between Hearts and Livingston, brought them firmly back into contention. Yang had opened the scoring before Simon Murray equalised from the penalty spot, but Kelechi Iheanacho sealed the victory with a late strike.
Celtic’s squad depth once again proved crucial, with substitutes like Iheanacho, Luke McCowan and James Forrest making an impact. However, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was among those taken off, continuing a mixed start to life in Glasgow after joining following his spell at Besiktas.
Former midfielder Alex Rae, speaking during the match, was highly critical of Oxlade-Chamberlain’s performance, suggesting he looked well off the pace. As McCowan came on to replace him, Rae remarked that the midfielder appeared to be struggling badly and was repeatedly dispossessed, adding that Celtic looked more energetic following the change.
Despite the criticism, Oxlade-Chamberlain recently reflected on his time at Celtic, admitting it has been an adjustment after playing in Turkey. He highlighted the differences in culture and footballing style, while also praising the squad environment and the competitive nature of the club.
He also spoke about the intensity of the Old Firm rivalry, recalling a difficult outing against Rangers at Ibrox. After that match, a conversation with Andy Robertson reinforced just how demanding those fixtures are, with Oxlade-Chamberlain describing them as battles rather than traditional games of football, both on and off the pitch.
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