Glasgow Celtic suffered just their second defeat of the campaign on Saturday when they were beaten 1-0 by Kilmarnock, reducing their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table to eight points.
Olivier Ntcham was not impressive for Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic side that lost against Kilmarnock on Saturday.
Few fans would argue that Ntcham hasn’t been arguably the club’s best player in recent weeks.
The French midfielder has received poor reviews for his performances as of late, but his performance on Saturday which saw Celtic lost 1-0 to Kilmarnock was just a salt spilled on his wound.
Ntcham had many chances but never made use of them in an attacking sense, which has not been the player that the club have praised since the turn of the year.
There were plenty of other poor players for the club shock defeat at Killie, but fans has singled out Ntcham that the ex-Manchester City ace – a £4.5 million summer signing for the club – didn’t do enough. Consistent has been his major blow in his first season in Scotland.
He has had brilliant times in the past for the club but failed to make use of them, and Celtic fans will be hoping that their side defeat to Kilmarnock isn’t a sign of the same the Frenchman had suffered with the club before this season.
Ntcham, 21, is obviously a big player and there’s plenty of class there, but Rodgers’ task is to get the best of the 21-year-old every single week. A series of shrewd performances and one bad one isn’t what the club want.
Worst I've seen Ntcham in a while, was like he had none awareness today but he wasn't the only one
— Paddy? (@Paddy7_) February 3, 2018
I like ntcham as well but he had an absolute holocaust today
— Kenneth Fitzpatrick (@fitzybhoy79) February 3, 2018
Just mean for when it’s not working mate. Change of direction, Wee bit if energy. I think ntcham struggles a bit on tight pitches when teams sit in
— Gowrie (@Gowriebhoy) February 3, 2018
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I thought Ntcham was really good against hibs and hearts. Poor today. Kouassi booking restricted him and he was frustrated with the holding and pushing without protection.
— Rab (@bhoab) February 3, 2018
Just too many touches and bad passes from the pair of them. Feel Kouassi needs a run in the team but has to do better than today. Positive was the lad Hendry, thought he was excellent.
— DeathofAttila (@ABurningPride) February 3, 2018
100%. Ntcham has been our best player in the last couple of months but absolutely woeful today. Kouassi has a lot of potential but hasn't played 2 good games in a row. Lack of service to the front players was the problem today
— DeathofAttila (@ABurningPride) February 3, 2018
I thought Ntcham was really good against hibs and hearts. Poor today. Kouassi booking restricted him and he was frustrated with the holding and pushing without protection.
— Rab (@bhoab) February 3, 2018
100% I wouldn’t have changed a thing , Jozo apart .
Tbf Killie would’ve made it hard regardless and it might not have made much difference. Look how Ntcham struggled today .
He just couldn’t seem to get to grips with the pitch at all— Derek (@TheBhoyMoz) February 3, 2018
Ntcham is feast or famine, either outstanding or a man short.
Hes young and will improve— Shaysda (@shaysda) February 3, 2018
I think Olivier Ntcham was out on the lash last night
— Gal (@ryanigallagher1) February 3, 2018