After the Goalless Draw in the Champions League, Celtic Play Rangers in Scottish Cup Final
Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers has emerged as a standout performer in the Champions League, recently earning a coveted spot in the UEFA Team of the Week following his exceptional display against Dinamo Zagreb. The 26-year-old United States international delivered a masterclass in defensive resilience, helping Celtic secure a crucial 0-0 draw and maintaining the team's European campaign momentum.
Carter-Vickers was named Man of the Match in the goalless draw Tuesday, boasting a remarkable 93% pass accuracy with 99 out of 106 passes completed, while making a couple of interceptions as Celtic were in control of the ball for most of the match, lacking that threat in the final third.
Reflecting on the Champions League match, Carter-Vickers highlighted the team's collective spirit. "We have that collective belief at this level and determination to stick in there and defend as a team," he explained. The Celtic Star
His resilience is particularly noteworthy, having bounced back strongly after an own goal against Club Brugge in the club's last Champions League fixture. Fellow American Auston Trusty has been Carter-Vicker's main center-back partner as of late, each playing five of the last six matches since the return from the international break — four of them have been together.
Looking ahead, Carter-Vickers is focused on the upcoming Premier Sports Cup final against Rangers at Hampden Park on Sunday. His approach remains focused: "It’s always good to play at Hampden at the atmosphere is always good. As a team, we have quite a few positive memories there, so we are definitely looking forward to it... Whatever has happened in the past is nice, it definitely helps you go into it with a positive mindset, but when the whistle sounds, it’s a new game and a new challenge. We have got to be up for it." The Celtic Star
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