Kasper Hogh Struggles On Debut As Celtic Beat Dundee

Celtic record signing Kasper Hogh 

Kasper Hogh struggles on debut as Celtic beat Dundee 1-0 in Scottish Premiership opener. Hogh vows to improve after squandering chances in Celtic win over Dundee.

Celtic’s record signing Kasper Hogh says he must adjust to grass after poor debut...

Record signing Kasper Hogh admitted he needs time to get used to playing on grass after making his first appearance for Celtic on Monday against Dundee FC in the Scottish Premiership. The former Bodø/Glimt striker joined the club this summer for a club-record £11 million.

Hogh came on in Celtic’s 1-0 win over Dundee at Celtic Park, but missed several chances in the opening 13 minutes of the first half.

Hogh’s first chance came early when he received the ball at his feet inside the box, but he dragged a weak shot well wide of the near post. Minutes later he was unable to turn in Benjamin Nygren’s effort despite being only a few yards from goal.

His third big miss came in the 85th minute, when he dragged another shot just past the post from the edge of the six-yard box.

After the game he said he needs more work on his finishing, while also praising the fans. He called the “amazing” supporters at Parkhead.

⚽️ "I'm going to have to go to some shooting practice... I had a couple of chances"
🇸🇪 "It's been the shortest pre-season in my career"

Kasper Hogh and Player of the Match Benjamin Nygren following Celtic's victory over Dundee ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/WbXWKT5yFf

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The Denmark international said the switch from artificial turf to grass will take some getting used to. “It was so nice to get a debut and I’m happy with the win,” he told Sky Sports.

“We have amazing fans and I know I have to go to shooting practice! I was just happy to be on the pitch and help the teammates to win.

“I can’t do anything about it now but work on it. I have to adapt to the grass. It’s a different thing for me.”

Addressing Hogh’s comments about the pitch, manager Martin O’Neill said: “Oh, I don't want to make any excuses now. He knew that we played on grass.”

“He did say that when I was telling him, I said that I think that we have got the best groundsman in the business, but I also think we have got the best pitch as well.”

"I think it is definitely not plastic. He will do fine. He missed a few chances.”

Hogh will get another chance to prove himself when Celtic travel to face Kilmarnock on Sunday.