"The reality is we were not able to cope with the intensity. First half was difficult, we were not able to come out of the pressure. It wasn't easy for my players. I don't like to talk about luck. The first goal didn't help us. The second half was better. I cannot tell you [the players] didn't try, they tried. I'm not concerned, I really liked the reaction. They deserve at least to score one goal and the dynamic could change."
"The result isn't what we want, but I've seen good things. I would like the results to change today. This is a bit difficult because my players deserve a bit more. The belief of my players is really strong. I respect the fans, they are really important for us. We play for them. I know where we are going. I can see a lot of good things. I believe in what we do."
Celtic lost 3-0 to Roma in the Europa League, conceded an own goal from Liam Scales and saw Evan Ferguson score twice before half-time. The club also lost the previous league match to Hearts, making Nancy the first Celtic manager to lose his first two games in charge. Celtic trailed by three goals at half-time in a major European game at Celtic Park for only the second time, previously against PSG in 2017. Kelechi Iheanacho had a goal disallowed and Arne Engels missed a penalty. Nancy highlighted a stronger second-half reaction and strong player belief despite the result.
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