Celtic showcased their resilience under pressure during a challenging match against their Italian opponents at the Renato Dall’Ara stadium. Despite being reduced to 10 players for 56 minutes, the team managed to secure a valuable point.
Celtic’s Tenacity Amidst Adversity
Trusty, a key player for Celtic, reflected on the difficulties of playing a significant portion of the game with a man down. “Going down to 10 men is tough,” he stated. “We had to hunker down and weather the storm.” His determination highlighted the team’s ability to endure persistent pressure from their rivals.
Team Spirit and Leadership
Trusty commended the team’s mentality, emphasizing that many squads might crumble under such circumstances. “We don’t fold,” he stated, underscoring the culture of resilience within the team. “That’s not the mentality we have, and we stand by each other.”
- Trusty acknowledged Hatate’s sending off, mentioning he had apologized.
- Trusty emphasized a collective responsibility, stating, “We have his back.”
Scoring Under Pressure
Trusty also discussed his goal, which he called well-timed, putting Celtic ahead early in the match. “To go into the second half up 2-0 was crucial,” he noted. “I looked at the ref, unsure if I had scored and didn’t fully celebrate at first.”
This goal marked Trusty’s first in European competition, and he expressed eagerness to build on this achievement. “I want to score more goals and celebrate with the fans,” he concluded, signaling his commitment to the team’s ongoing success under O’Neill’s legacy.
