Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed he is in "full agreement" with captain Callum McGregor regarding the team's ongoing issues, insisting the squad will "sort it out." McGregor shared his frank diagnosis following Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Dundee United, observing that matches had become "a bit basketball" due to a lack of customary control on the pitch during a difficult spell that has seen the side collect just three wins in nine games.
The 33-year-old skipper noted that deploying natural strikers such as Callum Osmand and Camilo Duran out on the wings might be contributing to their unstable performances. Addressing the situation before Sunday's encounter with Falkirk, O'Neill agreed with the captain's tactical view, acknowledging that Osmand is "essentially a centre forward" who would likely "play off somebody strong alongside him" rather than spearhead the attack alone, while verifying that Duran is also naturally a centre forward as the players continue adapting to one another.
McGregor's observations follow similar criticism from defender Cameron Carter-Vickers, who stated Celtic were "too random" after their home loss to Rangers—the defending champions' sole domestic league defeat to date. However, pressure has mounted due to three losses from three matches in the Europa League, leading to supporter unrest and an ongoing match boycott by the Green Brigade fans group.
Despite those setbacks, Celtic currently hold a four-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership, which could stretch to seven points if they defeat Falkirk on Sunday while Rangers compete in the League Cup. Shutting down suggestions of internal discord, the Northern Irishman stressed that several players missed pre-season or joined late, maintaining that the group is "doing fine" and will progress over the winter as they continue to hang in.