WILFRIED NANCY liked a lot of what he saw from his Celtic players in the champions’ “chaotic” 4-2 win over Livingston in West Lothian yesterday.
The Hoops conceded twice in the first 10 minutes to the struggling hosts before eventually turning the encounter on its head to claim the Frenchman’s second successive victory following the 3-1 triumph over Aberdeen at Parkhead last weekend.
Benjamin Nygren claimed a double, Yang Hyun-jun persevered in the penalty box before eventually prodding in the team’s second goal and Arne Engels made certain with an excellent penalty-kick on the cusp of half-time.
Reflecting on what he had witnessed in a topsy-turvy confrontation, Nancy said: “It was good, a good game, a difficult game to play.
“I really liked the competitive spirit we had, we came back twice from behind and after that we were able to score four goals.
CELTIC VIEWS…Wilfried Nancy talks to the club’s TV station after the 4-2 win over Livingston in West Lothian. Image courtesy Celtic TV.
“We could have had more goals, obviously, but I liked what we did in the first-half. I liked the second-half also, what I liked there was defensively we were strong, we didn’t concede.
“Offensively, we could have done better with the ball, we rushed sometimes and what happened it was a chaotic game in certain moments.
“It wasn’t easy, but I liked the competitive spirit we had. Step by step, I can see what I want to see with my players. The way to attack, how to attack and when to attack.
“The spirit defensively, tactically but sometimes it’s not about tactics, it’s about fight.”
The former Columbus Crew head coach, speaking to the Daily Record, continued: “This is something I like to also see. It has been only two weeks together, but step by step I think they are starting to understand what I want.
“They are doing it on the pitch and enjoying it.”
Nancy was forced to leave out Kasper Schmeichel against Livi due to a fitness issue with Viljami Sinisalo taking over, but Denmark’s legendary keeper will return for the match against Motherwell at Fir Park on Tuesday night.
Nancy added: “Every game is different and the way I am as a coach, they are not subs but solutions.
“I need to see the team we are going to face, how difficult the game will be and step by step I am getting to know the players better.
“We will see for the next game. Kasper is going to be good for midweek.”
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