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Swedish pundit identifies Benjamin Nygren flaw that keeps hurting Celtic

Benjamin Nygren gave Celtic supporters something to enjoy on international duty when he opened the scoring in Sweden’s 3-1 win over Poland. But one criticism…

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 4:00 PM
Swedish pundit identifies Benjamin Nygren flaw that keeps hurting Celtic
Key Things to Know
  • Pundit Simon Bank criticized Benjamin Nygren for unnecessarily dropping deep during Sweden's 3-1 win over Poland.
  • Writer Patrick Sinat argues Nygren displays the same positioning flaw at Celtic, hurting the team's attack.
  • Nygren scored the opening goal for Sweden before Yasin Ayari and Viktor Gyokeres secured the win.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Swedish pundit Simon Bank criticized Benjamin Nygren for dropping too deep during Sweden's 3-1 victory over Poland, leaving striker Viktor Gyokeres isolated. Despite Nygren scoring an early eight-minute header, Bank noted the midfielder unnecessarily rushed back 40 meters to build play instead of letting designated playmakers handle distribution.

Patrick Sinat of 67 Hail Hail argues this flaw mirrors Nygren's habits at Celtic, urging manager Martin O'Neill to keep him positioned higher up the pitch. The writer stresses that Celtic need Nygren attacking the box and supporting the striker rather than dropping deep to hunt for touches.

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