Benjamin Nygren on the Champions League failure: "It is what it is"
Quick Look
- Celtic star Benjamin Nygren has three goals and three assists in seven games in league play and the team lead the Scottish league, but missed out on the Champions League after losing to Lask in the qualifiers.
- Nygren expresses disappointment but emphasizes that one must move on, noting that the supporters are also disappointed.
- Sweden faces Poland in the Nations League on Monday at 20.45.
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Why It Matters
Celtic missed out on the Champions League last year on penalties and fell again this year to Lask in the qualifiers, despite a strong start to league play with three goals and three assists from Benjamin Nygren in seven games.
The Celtic star has started league play with three goals and as many assists in seven games. The team also tops the Scottish league.
However, they missed out on making it to the Champions League. Celtic fell against Lask in the qualifiers.
- It's tough, of course. As a player you always want to play in the biggest tournaments and I'm looking forward to going to the Champions League so much. It is extra heavy, especially after we missed last year on penalties, says Nygren.
He continues:
- You have to try to move on as quickly as possible. It must not sit in for too long.
"It is what it is"
It's not just Benjamin Nygren and the rest of Celtic's squad who are disappointed that they missed out on the Champions League. So are the supporters.
- It is difficult. The fans, just like us, want us to play in the biggest tournaments. It is clear that they will be as disappointed as we will be. But it is as it is, we have to try to make the best of the situation.
Sweden faces Poland in the second Nations League match. The event will be played on Monday, starting at 20.45.
Open Questions
- How will Celtic's league performance be affected by the Champions League failure?
- What adjustments will the team make for upcoming matches?
