Callum McGregor, accustomed to a history of triumphs with Celtic, faced a completely different scenario during Scotland’s Euro 2024 debut against Germany. The Celtic captain endured a crushing defeat and a lackluster performance unlike anything he had experienced before.
Heading into the game, Steve Clarke’s team knew they were up against a formidable opponent in front of the entire world. The question lingered: could Scotland pull off an unexpected upset? Would Germany stumble once again in a major tournament?
However, any hopes of a surprise victory were swiftly dashed when Florian Wirtz scored within the first ten minutes, leading to a disastrous night for Scotland.
Despite McGregor typically being a key player for Celtic, his performance wasn’t up to par and he was substituted just after the hour mark. Some are now calling for him to be left out of the squad for Scotland’s upcoming match against Switzerland.
John McGinn, who also featured in the midfield during the heavy loss, received support from his brother Stephen McGinn, who emphasized McGregor’s importance to the national team. Refusing to entertain the idea of dropping McGregor, Stephen highlighted his value to Scotland, even after dealing with injuries towards the end of the Scottish Premiership season.
