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Reason Willy Vogt started for Motherwell vs Celtic as struggling display addressed

Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson revealed Willy Vogt’s hard work and training performances earned him his place against Celtic.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:39 PM
Reason Willy Vogt started for Motherwell vs Celtic as struggling display addressed
Key Things to Know
  • Alfred Johansson explained Willy Vogt started against Celtic because of impressive performances in recent training sessions.
  • Celtic defeated Motherwell 2-0, extending Motherwell's losing run to four matches.
  • Vogt was booed by a section of fans when substituted for Ibrahim Said after Celtic took the lead.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson stated that Willy Vogt started against Celtic due to his strong training performances over recent weeks. Vogt made his first start in two months during Motherwell's 2-0 defeat to Celtic, but was booed by a section of supporters upon being substituted for Ibrahim Said shortly after Celtic took a two-goal lead.

Johansson acknowledged that Motherwell struggled on the right side across various defensive phases and pledged to examine the issue. The defeat marked Motherwell's fourth consecutive loss, with Johansson also noting that the squad needs more composure in their final passes after scoring just once in four matches.

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