Daizen Maeda says Celtic did something against Club Brugge in the Champions League he’s ‘never’ seen before
So far this season, Celtic’s Champions League adventure has been quite thrilling.
Brendan Rodgers’ Champions League campaign got off to a great start at Parkhead when Celtic thrashed Slovan Bratislava 5-1.
Following their humiliating 7-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund, the Bhoys learnt a valuable lesson from last season’s Champions League finalists.
But Celtic overcame Atalanta with a thrilling draw in Bergamo, and Rodgers then led the Hoops to a crushing victory over RB Leipzig at Celtic Park.
However, Japanese winger Daizen Maeda said that he had never seen his teammates perform in UEFA’s top tournament before during Celtic’s draw with Club Brugge.
Daizen Maeda blown away by ‘good gesture’ in Celtic’s draw vs Club Brugge
Celtic fans will never forget Cameron Carter-Vickers’ own goal against the Belgians as the Hoops earned a point in the draw.
But it was what happened afterwards that blew the Celtic winger away.
Maeda told The Herald [print edition page 70], “In the time I have been here, we have never had a huddle as we did after the goal.
“But we are disciplined and it showed how much we wanted to win the game. It was a good gesture in a difficult moment.
“What happened to him [Carter-Vickers] was not only his fault, it was a team thing and we will all take part of the responsibility.
“He has been a leader for this team and he will keep being so.”
Daizen Maeda’s impact for Celtic in the Champions League
Under Brendan Rodgers, Maeda has appeared to be a new member of Celtic this season. With ten goals and four assists thus far, the Japan international has been on fire.
However, we are disciplined, and our desire to win the game was evident. It was a kind gesture during a trying time.
“What happened to him [Carter-Vickers] was a team effort, and we will all share some of the blame. It wasn’t just his fault.”
“He has been and will continue to be a leader for this team.”
Daizen Maeda’s impact for Celtic in the Champions League
Maeda has looked like a new player this season for Celtic under Brendan Rodgers. The Japan international has been on fire with ten goals and four assists so far.
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