Brendan Rodgers’ team selection at Celtic has seen some interesting decisions during the early part of the season, with new signing Arne Engels facing some challenges in finding his place in the squad. Despite the overshadowing of the summer transfer window activities, Engels, the club-record signing, has been on the bench for some matches, with Benjamin Nygren taking his spot in the number eight role.
Stiliyan Petrov, a former Celtic midfielder, shared his thoughts on Engels, highlighting the Belgian’s strengths and areas for improvement. Petrov mentioned that Engels has been trying too hard to do multiple things on the pitch, which might be affecting his performance. Petrov believes that Engels should focus on his strengths, such as his ability to get into the box and his striking capabilities, rather than trying to do everything at once.
Despite facing some challenges and negativity, Engels has shown potential and qualities that could benefit Celtic. Petrov emphasized the importance of Engels relaxing and enjoying his football, similar to how he initially integrated into the team when he joined Celtic.
Engels has had a mixed start to the season, with limited playing time and varying ratings in the matches he has featured in. His performances have been rated by WhoScored, with varying scores reflecting his contributions in different games. As he strives to find his rhythm and role in the team, it will be interesting to see how Rodgers utilizes Engels after the international break and how he can make a more significant impact on the pitch.
