Celtic captain Callum McGregor has delivered a brutally honest assessment of the team's current struggles, insisting the players must take full responsibility for turning around their faltering season.
The Hoops skipper didn't mince his words following another disappointing European performance, acknowledging that the team's standards have slipped dramatically and only the squad themselves can fix the growing problems.
'We've Lost Our Way'
McGregor's candid comments come after Celtic's Champions League hopes suffered another blow, leaving fans frustrated and questioning the team's direction. The midfield stalwart admitted that the current malaise cannot continue if they want to salvage their campaign.
'When you play for this football club, the demands are huge,' McGregor stated. 'Right now, we're not meeting those demands, and that's on us as players. We need to look at ourselves in the mirror and ask if we're doing enough.'
Time Running Out for Turnaround
The Scottish champions have looked shadows of their dominant domestic selves this season, with performances lacking the intensity and quality that has defined the club in recent years. McGregor emphasised that time is of the essence to reverse the slide.
'There's no hiding place at Celtic - you either perform or you get found out,' he warned. 'We need to fix this fast because the season won't wait for us to find our form. Every game is crucial now.'
Leadership Test for Skipper
As club captain, McGregor finds himself at the centre of the storm, tasked with rallying his teammates and restoring the winning mentality that has characterised Celtic's recent history. His public acceptance of responsibility demonstrates the leadership qualities that made him Brendan Rodgers' natural choice for the armband.
The coming weeks will prove critical for McGregor and his teammates as they face mounting pressure from fans and pundits alike to rediscover their best form before the season slips away entirely.
