Chris Sutton Critiques Celtic's Summer Signings' Impact Amid Inconsistent Performance

Chris Sutton has expressed concerns about Celtic's underwhelming start to the season, particularly criticizing the impact of the club's summer signings such as Kelechi Iheanacho, Sebastian Tounekti, and Benjamin Nygren. While some of these new players have shown moments of promise, Sutton remains unconvinced by their consistency and overall contributions, noting that they have yet to reach the standards of players from recent seasons. Sutton also highlighted that the responsibility to improve performances largely lies with the more established Celtic players, including key figures like Callum McGregor and Cameron Carter-Vickers, although he specifically called out Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda for needing to raise their game. Despite the return of high-profile player Kieran Tierney, Sutton believes the squad has not yet found cohesion or quality football, with some players struggling to finish games strongly. The former striker stresses that Celtic's success depends on the core group of experienced players stepping up amid a challenging fixture list and growing fan frustration. Overall, Sutton suggests that the club's recruitment strategy has been baffling and the team needs a reset to rediscover form and consistency.