Baur puts Celtic midfield under scrutiny with honest admission

Celtic midfielder Mika Baur publicly took responsibility for controlling matches alongside captain Callum McGregor following recent difficult spells. Speaking to The Scottish Sun, Baur stated that managing the midfield is his and McGregor's job, while previously describing Celtic as "too passive" in their defeat against Celta Vigo. Columnist Phillip Cooney highlights the admission as an important step toward fixing the squad's midfield balance.

Cooney argues that Baur's honest appraisal must be backed up by clear progress on the pitch rather than becoming a routine post-match reaction. The writer asserts that manager Martin O'Neill and his coaching staff must establish a structure that aids composure under pressure, emphasizing that both the coaching staff and the players share the responsibility to improve control.