Celtic secured a comfortable 3-0 victory in their latest Scottish Premiership clash, but the post-match discussion was dominated by Alan Shearer’s scathing criticism of one of their high-profile players. The legendary former England striker did not hold back as he ripped into the Celtic star, accusing him of consistently underperforming despite earning a hefty salary.
Speaking on a post-match punditry panel, Shearer made it clear that he was unimpressed with Engels’ contribution to the team and even went as far as suggesting that Brendan Rodgers should “send him away” for the good of the squad.
Celtic Win, But Engels Under Scrutiny
Despite the convincing scoreline, Shearer was left unimpressed by Engels’ individual performance, claiming the player has become a liability rather than an asset for Celtic.
“Look, Celtic got the job done today, no question. They were miles better than their opposition, and their front players were excellent. But Engels? He was poor again. How many more times do we need to say it?” Shearer fumed.
“This is a guy who’s on huge wages, yet every week he turns in the same lackluster performances. He looks slow, he looks disinterested, and honestly, I don’t see what he brings to this team anymore.”
The Premier League legend went even further, urging Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers to cut ties with Engels sooner rather than later.
“If I were Brendan Rodgers, I’d be having serious conversations about getting rid of him. Ask yourself: Is he improving the team? Is he making Celtic better? The answer is no,” Shearer argued.
“Celtic are a massive club with ambitions of competing in Europe, and they can’t afford passengers. Engels has had more than enough chances, and he hasn’t stepped up. I’d send him away in the summer.”
Fans Divided Over Engels’ Future
Shearer’s comments have sparked a heated debate among Celtic supporters. While some fans agree that Engels has failed to justify his wages, others believe that he still has something to offer the team and that his struggles could be down to a lack of confidence or the tactical setup.
Social media was flooded with mixed reactions after Shearer’s outburst:
• “Shearer is spot on! Engels is stealing a living at Celtic. Get him out in the summer.”
• “Bit harsh, to be honest. Engels isn’t great, but he’s not the only player who’s struggled. He just needs better coaching.”
• “Finally, someone said it! Engels has been poor for ages. Time for Rodgers to act.”
With the summer transfer window approaching, Shearer’s comments have only intensified speculation about Engels’ future at Celtic. The club has been linked with potential midfield reinforcements, and if Rodgers decides to listen to Shearer’s advice, Engels could find himself on the chopping block.
However, the Celtic boss did not give a clear endorsement of Engels, leading some to believe that a summer exit could indeed be on the cards.
With Shearer’s harsh words now making headlines, all eyes will be on Engels in the coming games. Will he prove his critics wrong, or will this latest attack push him closer to the exit door? Only time will tell.
