Celtic’s 3-2 defeat to Rangers has sparked plenty of debate, and pundit Tam McManus has singled out two players for criticism—Kasper Schmeichel and Nicolas Kuhn.
McManus questioned the goalkeeper’s distribution and accused Kuhn of failing to step up to the challenge against Rangers left-back Ridvan Yilmaz. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), the former Hibs forward took aim at Celtic’s performance.
Rangers got the tactics & formation spot on. Should really be out of sight at half time excellent performance. Celtic despite being 16 points clear look a bag of nerves! Schmeichel causing lot of problems at back with his distribution and Kuhn has bottled it v Ridvan. Idah on?
— Tam McManus (@The_Tman10) March 16, 2025
It wasn’t a vintage display from Schmeichel, with the veteran making some uncharacteristic errors, including a poor clearance early in the first half that nearly gifted Rangers a chance. The Dane has largely impressed since arriving at Celtic, but on Sunday, his composure was missing at key moments.
Kuhn has been one of Celtic’s standout performers in recent months, but he struggled to make an impact in the derby, with Ridvan Yilmaz winning the battle down the flank. It was no surprise to see him subbed off at half time.
Despite the defeat, Celtic remain in a strong position in the title race, with a 13-point lead at the top. However, Rodgers will demand a response from his squad after a disappointing performance in the derby.
Both Schmeichel and Kuhn have been key figures in Celtic’s success, but on Sunday, neither had their best game—and the fallout from the loss continues.
