Gustaf Lagerbielke’s journey with Celtic has been a rollercoaster since he made the leap from Elfsborg to the Scottish giants. At 23, Lagerbielke dove headfirst into the thick of things in Scotland, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing.
During a Go Radio recording, journo Mark Guidi has shared tidbits from the corridors of Celtic Park, whispers have emerged suggesting that Lagerbielke might not be fitting into the Celtic mold as hoped.
“Some of the players who aren’t getting a game aren’t good enough,” Guidi claimed. “I think we all could say six or seven players who Celtic could get rid of that are probably about £100k-a-week.
“It was felt inside Celtic Park, by the people who matter and know their football, that Lagerbielke isn’t up to it. They will probably look for offers for him next month.”
Those with a keen eye for football talent and sway at Celtic, seem to think he’s not quite hitting the mark. This brewing sentiment puts his future with the club in a precarious light.
Lagerbielke himself has been open about the ups and downs since his arrival in Scotland. Despite these hurdles, he’s had his moments of brilliance, like scoring his first goal for Sweden – a feat that caught many by surprise and his last minute winner against Feyenoord.
Celtic’s manager, Brendan Rodgers, appears to have his preferences set, leaning towards Liam Scales and Cameron Carter-Vickers as his primary defensive duo. This choice sidelines Lagerbielke, even when all defenders are fit and ready to go.
And then there’s the looming January transfer window, a time that could be crucial for Celtic and particularly for Lagerbielke. Rumors are rife that just six months into his Scottish adventure, he might be on his way out of Glasgow. This speculation adds another layer of uncertainty to his time at Celtic.
Lagerbielke’s tenure at Celtic is at a crossroads. Between internal doubts about his fit with the team, his own admission of challenges, and the strategic choices of the manager, his future with the Bhoys is looking increasingly uncertain.
