Gustaf Lagerbielke’s resurgence at Braga is becoming impossible for Celtic to ignore, with the Swedish defender now attracting interest from clubs in Europe’s top five leagues.
The 24-year-old has helped deliver clean sheets and strong European displays, the total opposite to what Celtic have faced this season.
While the Sweden international thrives and Celtic struggle, question marks over his lack of opportunities while in Glasgow have to be asked again.
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Clubs in Europe’s big leagues want Gustaf Lagerbielke
Lagerbielke has established himself as a regular in Braga’s defence, producing composed performances that have translated into results both domestically and in Europe. His contribution to a Europa League campaign that included multiple clean sheets highlights his defensive reliability under pressure.
Those displays have not gone unnoticed, with interest emerging from top-five leagues as clubs track his progress.
Fabrizio Romano claimed that Paris FC were one of those who attempted to make a move in the January transfer window, but were immediately rebuffed.
Celtic’s defensive struggles highlight missed opportunity
Forget the injuries Celtic have had to endure, their overall defensive structure has been nowhere near the level required, which is why they find themselves hanging on for dear life in the title race.
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The majority of the centre-back options are right-sided centre-backs, with Liam Scales and Auston Trusty the only left-footers. Even then, Trusty plays on the right of the back four.
With Lagerbielke, there was someone who could provide an option there and had he been given more of a chance, may have made that position his own.
His latest rise in form saw him help Sweden qualify for the World Cup with Benjamin Nygren. It’s the latest story in his rise and another example of one that maybe got away.
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