‘He is not Duran’ – Celtic boss Martin O’Neill has told Kasper Hogh he’s NOT worried about goals, and here’s why

MARTIN O’NEILL has told £11million striker Kasper Hogh he doesn’t need to score goals for Celtic. The big-money Dane has gone 15 games without hitting the net. He’s only scored in ONE match this season — with a hat-trick against…

By Robert Grieve · The Scottish Sun

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:37 PM

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Martin O'Neill told striker Kasper Hogh he is not worried about his recent lack of goals for Celtic.
Hogh has gone 15 games without scoring, with his only goals coming via an August hat-trick against Kilmarnock.
O'Neill praised Hogh's ability to hold up the ball and bring teammates into play against Besiktas.

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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill revealed he reassured £11 million striker Kasper Hogh that he is unconcerned about his ongoing goal drought. The 25-year-old Danish forward has gone 15 consecutive games without finding the net, with his only goals this season coming from an August hat-trick against Kilmarnock.

Following Thursday's match against Besiktas, O'Neill praised Hogh's physical hold-up play and ability to bring teammates into the game. While substitutes Callum Osmand and two-goal Camilo Duran secured the scoring, O'Neill highlighted that Hogh offers valuable qualities distinct from Duran's dynamic style.

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