‘Commanding, if Celtic are going to beat us, it will be because of this players’: RB Leipzig’s official website lauds four Celtic players ahead of Champions League clash

RB Leipzig Highlights Four Key Celtic Players Ahead of Champions League Clash

As Celtic prepares to host RB Leipzig in the Champions League, the German club’s official website has identified four key Celtic players to watch.

Kasper Schmeichel: Commanding Goalkeeper

Leipzig praised Schmeichel’s leadership qualities, reflexes, and point-blank saves, highlighting his importance between the posts.

Cameron Carter-Vickers: Calm and Composed Defender

Carter-Vickers’ calmness under pressure, positional awareness, and agility have earned him recognition as a crucial component of Celtic’s defense.

Nicolas Kuhn: Creative Midfielder

Kuhn’s creativity on the ball, ability to find decisive passes, and excellent reading of the game have made him a standout performer for Celtic.

Kyogo Furuhashi: Clinical Finisher

Furuhashi’s clinical finishing, composure in front of goal, and ability to score with both feet and head have caught Leipzig’s attention.

Daizen Maeda: The Unmentioned Threat

Despite being omitted from Leipzig’s list, Maeda’s impressive form, including a hat-trick against Aberdeen, makes him a significant threat. His non-stop action, tackling prowess, and goal-scoring ability have endeared him to Celtic fans.

Maeda’s Statistics

• 9 goals in all competitions
• 1.3 tackles per game in the Champions League
• 6.80 WhoScored rating

Celtic’s Champions League Ambitions

A win against Leipzig would significantly boost Celtic’s chances of progression. With Leipzig struggling in the competition, Celtic will look to capitalize on their opponent’s poor form.

RB Leipzig’s Challenges

Leipzig’s first league loss of the season and winless Champions League campaign have raised concerns. They must adapt to Celtic’s strengths and address their own weaknesses.

Key Takeaways

• RB Leipzig identifies Kasper Schmeichel, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Nicolas Kuhn, and Kyogo Furuhashi as key Celtic players
• Daizen Maeda’s impressive form makes him a significant threat
• Celtic seeks to capitalize on Leipzig’s poor Champions League form
• Leipzig faces challenges in adapting to Celtic’s strengths
• Celtic’s win could boost their Champions League prospects

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• “Daizen Maeda: The Unsung Hero of Celtic’s Attack”

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• Celtic FC (official website)
• RB Leipzig (official website)
• Kasper Schmeichel (Getty Images)
• Cameron Carter-Vickers (Getty Images)
• Nicolas Kuhn (Getty Images)
• Kyogo Furuhashi (Getty Images)
• Daizen Maeda (Getty Images)

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