Graeme Souness admitted that he called Callum McGregor the ‘Celtic captain’ because he couldn’t recall his name when criticizing the midfielder after Scotland’s loss to Germany in the Euro 2024 opener. Despite facing backlash from Celtic fans for his comments, Souness clarified that his intention was not to disrespect McGregor and that he simply forgot his name.
The former Rangers star highlighted McGregor’s decision-making in attempting to steal the ball from Gundogan, which ultimately led to Germany scoring. Souness expressed concern about Scotland’s lack of goal threat and the pressure they now face going into their next match against Switzerland. He acknowledged the challenges ahead but emphasized the importance of regaining confidence and belief in the team.
Reflecting on the disappointing performance against Germany, Souness criticized the players for failing to assert themselves in the game and allowing early mistakes to dictate the outcome. He pointed out moments like Ryan Porteous’ challenge on Gundogan, illustrating the gap in quality between the two teams.
Looking ahead to the upcoming matches, Souness acknowledged the difficulty of assessing Germany’s strength and stressed the need for Scotland to improve their performance. He highlighted the tough task awaiting them against Switzerland and called on the players to step up and deliver better results.
