Chris Sutton Warns Celtic Weaker Ahead Scottish Premiership Season

Chris Sutton, former Celtic striker, has expressed concern that Celtic's squad is weaker going into the new season compared to last year, highlighting the need for further signings before the transfer window closes. Despite notable arrivals such as Kieran Tierney, Benjamin Nygren, and Shin Yamada, key departures including Nicolas Kuhn, Greg Taylor, and Jeffrey Schlupp, as well as the long-term injury to winger Jota, have left the squad light, particularly in wide attacking positions and at left-back. Sutton noted that manager Brendan Rodgers has hinted at the club's ambition and the need for reinforcements, especially with the Champions League qualifiers starting mid-August, a critical period for the club's European campaign. The lack of early transfer activity is seen as a risk to the momentum Celtic built last season, when they dominated domestically and performed well in Europe without the added pressure of Champions League qualifiers. Sutton called for calm but emphasized that the club must strengthen quickly to maintain their competitiveness both at home and in Europe. He also stressed the importance of depth to cover for potential injuries and maintain squad strength across all key positions.