Graeme Souness provided an interesting reason for his harsh criticism of Callum McGregor during Scotland’s loss to Germany. As a member of the punditry team, he referred to McGregor as ‘the Celtic captain’ in what many saw as a petty jab.
During a Talksport appearance, Souness addressed a caller’s critique of him by claiming that he couldn’t remember McGregor’s name, but knew he was the captain of Celtic. He pointed out specific instances where McGregor’s attempts to steal the ball led to defensive lapses and ultimately, a conceded goal.
Although Souness tried to justify his comments, it was evident that his remarks were personal and unnecessary. McGregor, a consistent member of the Scottish national team for the past eight years, deserved more respect. Souness has since apologized for his remarks, showing that he understands the need to be more thoughtful in his commentary.
Looking ahead, Scotland will need to move on from this disappointing defeat and concentrate on securing crucial points in their upcoming matches to advance to the knockout stages. Regardless of Souness’s comments, McGregor and the team should remain focused on their goal.
