"Two matches is not an adequate window in which to judge a manager. Nonetheless, these are worrying times for Wilfried Nancy and Celtic. Seriously worrying, in truth. Back-to-back losses since the Frenchman's arrival would be bad enough without the rampant manner in which Roma ensured six points from six in visits to Glasgow during this season's Europa League. What a canter this proved from minute one."
"Celtic are a club with aspirations of being a serious force in Europe and so recently were. Roma, inspired by Evan Ferguson's first half double, faced disjointed and dysfunctional opposition. Sunday's League Cup final against St Mirren carries huge meaning for Nancy. He has to prove, primarily, that he can field a team that will play to strengths. Nancy is operating in the most unforgiving of environments, where patience was thin long before his arrival."
Celtic have suffered back-to-back defeats under Wilfried Nancy, amplified by Roma's commanding Europa League performances in Glasgow. Roma capitalised on Celtic's disjointed and dysfunctional defensive display, with Evan Ferguson scoring twice in the first half. Nancy persisted with the same players and formation, including three left-footed centre-backs, and the setup failed to settle the team. The League Cup final against St Mirren represents a crucial opportunity for Nancy to demonstrate an ability to select players who play to the team's strengths. A significant transfer window is required to refresh a stale, imbalanced squad amid limited patience.
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