Sebastian Tounekti

Its probably a fair comment that his end product is a huge letdown in his game at present. I've no doubt he'll work on it and improve over time but some of his shooting is a little wild and crosses so far not on the money.

It's a minor criticism as its been a breath of fresh air to see a guy with the character and conviction to want the ball consistently and with the ability to take players on and beat them. If he can sustain that and improve his final ball then he'll be an absolute star.

I thought on Saturday he got himself into so many good positions but his end product was lacking. For me it was also a mistake for Rodgers to withdraw him when we were chasing a goal, he had the beating of Cadden and I think he could have fashioned a chance or two more in that time.

 

Wonder how long it'll be before he starts regressing under BR. Only guy that looks like he has anything about him in our squad just now.

 

Funnily enough, he needs help and can't just do it all on his own.

Can start by pairing him with Saracchi down the left.

 

The big bright spark..

Was so unlucky from that wonder save and beat his man, men, multiple times..

Doesn't always come off but he always goes for it and a massive danger..

Iheanacho should've slipped him in for a goal as well..

 

The only likely lad on the pitch today.

Based on today's performance he should be the only one whose name on the team sheet is a cert.

Can't think of anyone else who deserves their place.

 

Still looks like our only threat. Not sure if that makes him look better than he is, or if he could be better if he wasnt doing it all by himself. But you cannot knock the guy

 

Can't really fault him

 

He's the only outlet and he's carrying the team at present but his end product is an issue.

 

He'll be eyeing up his next move already and I couldn't blame him.

 

Just a quick one on Sebastian Tounekti tonight. Probably the bright spark in the team, would you say?

Yes, I thought he done very well. He was a real problem for them in the first half.

In the second half, we were having him more pressing on the inside than getting out for the one-versus-ones. He's a really dynamic player, and he's settled into the team really, really well.

He's unfortunate not to score. I thought the goalkeeper made a brilliant save. So yes, I thought he done very well.

 

Him and iheanacho the only bright lights in this team at the moment

 

The only bright spark in an awful performance, and I'm not sure he actually fits the current side. Need to build the team around him more

 

Sebastian Tounekti tonight hit out at the refereeing call that denied Celtic a goal against Braga - and insisted his side would have won the Europa League match if Kelechi Iheanacho’s strike had been allowed to stand.


However, the Tunisian internationalist admitted that the Scottish champions, who have failed to net in four of their last seven outings, have to start performing better in the final third and recording wins at home and abroad.

The home supporters inside Parkhead, who were furious when Ricardo Horta put the visitors ahead with a long-range effort in the first half, were convinced that summer signing Iheancho had netted a second half equaliser in the league phase encounter.

But German referee Tobias Stieler disallowed it for a handball by the Nigerian striker during the build-up – and his VAR colleagues backed up his decision following a lengthy check.




Tounekti, a £5.4m signing from Hammarby in Sweden on the final day of the transfer window, was astonished by the controversial ruling in the painful 2-0 loss.

“In the second half, we were much better,” he said. “We were creating lots of chances and we scored to make it 1-1. It was never a handball.







"I saw the video inside now. It's crazy that the referee is taking out that one because there's never a chance it's a handball. Disappointed, of course. We have to learn from it and we have to move on.

"But, yeah, we watched the video over again. I also spoke to Kele (Iheanacho) about it and it was never a handball. It was his face. I'm really interested in what the referee saw on the video because that was never a handball. It's disappointing too




Asked about Celtic once again drawing a blank, Tounekti said, "Especially because we get the goal so early in the second half. I think if that goal stays, then we will win the game 100 per cent. It's disappointing, of course."

"I can understand the fans' thoughts about that. I feel like as a group, we are confident in the players we have. I think there are a lot of goals from many of us. We just have to find the rhythm. I think when we start scoring, it will be more and more so.

"We have to find the rhythm because we know there are a lot of players who have the quality to make goals and assists.




The Celtic supporters still left inside the stadium booed at the final whistle and there were chants of “Sack the board” and “Michael, Michael (chief executive Nicholson) get to f***” during the Europa League game.

Tounekti, who was playing in his first European game at Parkhead, was impressed with the backing the fans, who cancelled a planned silent protest on Wednesday night after directors agreed to hold talks with them, gave the side and is hoping they will remain behind them.

“The fans are unbelievable,” he said. It's always a dream to come out here and play in front of the fans in this stadium, especially on nights like this. The fans are always incredible, they back us every time. We need the fans more than ever. I know they will be behind us every game. But we have to give back to them."

 

Thank * we got him and Iheanacho. Scary thought how the season could turn out without them.

 

Doesn't bare thinking about. He's been a real bright spark so far. Hopefully he gets another goal soon.

 

We will be absolutely * if he gets injured. He is the only real creative outlet in the squad