Celtic fans discuss Ismaila Soro after surprise cameo role against AC Milan
Celtic put in a brave yet defensively lacklustre display against AC Milan at the San Siro on Thursday night after losing a two-goal lead against the Serie A leaders – and Hoops fans have discussed Ismaila Soro’s surprise cameo role.
Having won just two of the previous 10 fixtures, Neil Lennon was under enormous pressure to go to Milan and get a result – even if the Hoops had already been knocked out of the Europa League. They started in excellent fashion.
Goals from Ryan Christie and Tom Rogic gave Celtic an early two-goal lead, but class eventually shone through. Hakan Calhanoglu. Samu Castillejo, Jens Petter Hauge and Brahim Diaz all netted for Milan to win 4-2.
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It was hardly a surprise to see Celtic ship four more goals in Europe – now conceding 17 in five Europa League matches, more than any other side in this season’s competition. What was a surprise was Soro’s appearance.
Soro, 22, came off the bench to make only his fourth appearance for the Hoops since joining Lennon’s side in January for a fee of £2million (Sun). The Ivorian played 12 minutes, having replaced captain Scott Brown.
Celtic supporters reacted on Twitter to Soro’s brief display – with the African midfielder still awaiting the chance to start a match under Lennon. Many were impressed, and feel he needs more game time – starting on Sunday.
With St. Johnstone the opponents this weekend, some have urged Lennon to use him over Scott Brown.
Soro for brown next game pls
— Luciano (@TimaloyLDN) December 3, 2020
Play soro more looked positive when he came on instead of browns sideways and backwards passing
— Andrew Seaman (@andyseaman87) December 3, 2020
Soro should be starting everygame , he was bought on the fact he would take over from brown personally i think that needs to be now , against st johnstone he should start
— Cammy (@McintyreCammy) December 3, 2020
FT: AC Milan 4 – 2 Celtic
Great first 25 minutes, then we lost all shape & confidence. Defending is woeful. Barkas could have done better for the free kick but the he's being made a scapegoat again. Soro looks good when he comes on but never gets the chance. Onto the weekend 🍀
— Celtic Thoughts (@celtic_thoughts) December 3, 2020
Ismailia Soro looks like a tremendous young defensive midfielder. Smart & Athletic.
I look forward to @CelticFC continuing to never play him.
— 𝙀𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙚 (@EtienneBojan) December 3, 2020
@CelticFC Positives = Frimpong and Soro. #MilanCeltic
— jimmy grimble (@bitdoc) December 3, 2020
If we continue to play Scott Brown before the obviously superior Ismailia Soro then we deserve everything we get.
— 𝙀𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙚 (@EtienneBojan) December 3, 2020
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