OFFICIAL DONE DEAL:Fabrizo Romano confirmed Celtic have successfully sign a talented 25-year-old left-back who…
We could refer to it as four positions, but for the time being, let’s focus on left back.
The recent injury to Greg Taylor has brought to light how terribly inadequate Celtic’s left-back lineup is, but is there an MLS player Rodgers could have looked to that wouldn’t have cost the earth?
Malte Amundsen might be able to assist Celtic.
Danish left-back Amundsen is presently an MLS player for Columbus Crew. Now hear me out before you all go nuts and ask, “Who?”
Danish left-back Amundsen is presently an MLS player for Columbus Crew. Now hear me out before you all go nuts and ask, “Who?”
Amundsen, a left-back who is 25 years old, has won national titles in both Norway and the United States. Amundsen has won two MLS Cups, the Campeones Cup, and the Norwegian Cup in addition to the Super Cup. [Transfermarkt]
When Amundsen was a fullback for New York City, he was signed by Ronny Deila, the former Celtic manager. Deila said of Amundsen that he had a “incredible work rate,” was good in one-on-one situations, and enjoyed a good tackle or two. [FC New York City]
Averaging a 7.55 for the season, Amundsen has been extremely consistent for the MLS side. With an 87.6% passing accuracy and 53.3% long ball accuracy, he clearly has a keen eye for a pass.
Winning 67.3% of his duels and making an average of 1.57 tackles per game, the 25-year-old also averages just under seven ball recoveries per 90 minutes. [Fotmob]
Amundsen is also out of contract in December so wouldn’t cost the earth and before anyone ridicules the MLS don’t forget where our very own Alistair Johnston hailed from.
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