Daizen Maeda has reached out to the Celtic support following their cruel Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich, thanking the fans for their backing and urging the team to move forward.
Celtic produced a massive performance in Munich, securing a 1-1 draw on the night, but were knocked out 3-2 on aggregate after conceding a last-minute goal to the Bundesliga giants. Maeda, who was instrumental in Celtic’s goal at the Allianz Arena, took to social media on Wednesday afternoon to share his message.
“Thank you for the amazing support last night. We have another game coming up soon so we just need to switch gears and get ready for the next one,” Maeda posted.
An Immense Celtic Performance in Munich
The Japanese forward was one of Celtic’s standout players, pressing relentlessly and playing a key role in Celtic’s goal. His work rate, movement, and energy caused Bayern problems, and once again, he proved why he’s so vital to Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Celtic had been just seconds away from taking Bayern to extra time, but the late goal ended their European journey. Despite the heartbreak, Maeda and his teammates left the Allianz Arena with their heads held high, having pushed one of the best teams in world football right to the wire.
No Time to Dwell
As Maeda pointed out, Celtic don’t have time to dwell on their exit. With the Scottish Premiership title race still in full swing, Rodgers’ men must switch focus back to domestic football. The Hoops have been relentless in the league, and they’ll need to maintain that form to ensure they keep their grip on the title. It’s off to Easter Road next for the champions.
Celtic fans will take heart from Maeda’s words. The team gave everything in Europe, but now, all eyes turn to the next challenge.
Yes but Celtic defence were warned 19 mins before when same player made a late run abd his header went wide but I can’t fault them the will learn from it our left side held up well sorry But Taylor is best left back in spl but in Europe he hasn’t the confidence to hold the ball and pass it forward schlup was uneasy first 10 minutes but grew as the game went on his fitness started to catch up with him bayern brought on there first choice winger Ridgers could have brought on Taylor but didn’t that proves he has no trust on him at this level Mc Gown was been held back cause our midfield was holding there own and thought of extra time he would have came on yes bernardos and forest injuries didn’t help but that’s why big leagues have 16 top players all first team starters in Europe celtic have 14 when all fit i enjoyed watching Celtic midfield and defence passing threw a team that’s attacking mode and not like spl where most teams park the bus waist time just stop football getting played waisting time is a big spoiler for supporters referees have to stop it warn player waisting time stopping quick free kicks waking half the length pitch to take freekick or throw in goalkeepers taken an age there should be two balls sitting behind goals fir goalkeeper to collect if he goes wandering for another ball book him fir park had the two balls behind goalie the were 25tds from the goals the cones for balls all round pitch is good to keep game going but some clubs are not playing up to the rules these cones with the ball there ready for players yes the laws there and refs should warning players one warning then yellow card then off its only good for the game