A standout Celtic moment in the Champions League did not receive full approval from Roy Keane, despite the team’s impressive win against RB Leipzig last week. Keane, along with former Manchester United, Everton, and West Ham manager David Moyes, had differing opinions on Celtic’s second goal of the night.
Celtic pressed Leipzig relentlessly, eventually regaining possession near the 18-yard line before Nicolas Kuhn scored off a cutback. This victory propelled Celtic to seven points in four games in the league phase of the competition.
During the match, Keane and Moyes were among the intrigued spectators, engaging in a discussion about the game. While Moyes admired Celtic’s pressing tactics, Keane criticized Leipzig’s costly mistake near their own goal. Their debate was featured on The Overlap, where Keane highlighted the risks of playing out from the back and Moyes praised Celtic’s players, particularly the Japanese contingent.
Keane emphasized the importance of recognizing when playing out from the back is viable, while Moyes argued that the success of such tactics depends on the quality of players. Despite their differing viewpoints, both Keane and Moyes acknowledged the intensity of the match and the impact of Celtic’s pressing on Leipzig’s gameplay.
