“What?” Kuhn reveals what Rodgers told him after ‘really difficult’ German homecoming

Nicolas Kuhn Exclusiv. eltic Star Reflects on Ross County Win and Champions League Defeat

Celtic’s German winger Nicolas Kuhn shared his thoughts after the Hoops’ 2-1 Scottish Premiership victory over Ross County on Sunday.

Relief and Joy

Kuhn expressed his delight at scoring the winning goal, stating, “It felt really good. We didn’t have a great first half, but we got the three points in the end.” He acknowledged the team’s struggles in the opening 45 minutes, attributing them to slow passing and missing the final ball.

Manager’s Praise

Kuhn revealed Brendan Rodgers’ halftime talk focused on resilience, belief, and attitude. “He always keeps us grounded. We have to focus on every game and get the three points.”

Kyogo’s Run

When asked if he saw Kyogo’s run before scoring, Kuhn admitted, “I saw him, but I thought he was maybe offside, so I didn’t cross it, and it worked out well.”

Impressive Statistics

With six goals and eight assists this season, Kuhn is pleased with his form. “Yes, of course, that is good.” He jokingly acknowledged his fantasy football value.

Pre-Season Impact

Kuhn credited Celtic’s pre-season training for his improved end product. “We worked a lot on it, and getting a full pre-season was important to get the connection with everyone.”

Dortmund Defeat

Kuhn reflected on the Champions League loss to Borussia Dortmund, saying, “That was not our real face. We talked a lot about it, but now it’s done, and we’re just going to focus on the next games.”

Connection with Celtic Fans

Kuhn cherished the moment celebrating with the Celtic supporters. “I really enjoyed it and it was amazing to celebrate with them at the end.”

RB Leipzig Clash

With Celtic facing RB Leipzig soon, Kuhn is determined to perform better. “Yes, it is at home this time, and we just have to do better.”

Champions League Experience

Kuhn acknowledged the team’s inexperience in the Champions League. “We have a lot of games to go, and we need to do better… We played a good team in a big stadium, and if you make lots of mistakes, they will punish you.”

Moving On

Kuhn emphasized the importance of putting the Dortmund defeat behind them. “Exactly, at the end of the game, we just lost three points… We have six games to go.”

Key Takeaways

1. Nicolas Kuhn scored the winning goal against Ross County.
2. Kuhn credited Celtic’s pre-season training for his improved form.
3. He reflected on the Champions League defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
4. Kuhn is determined to perform better against RB Leipzig.
5. The team is focused on moving on from the Dortmund loss.