“Sarcastic Applause Sparks Chaos!” – Swede Sent Off After Controversial Rangers Penalty Incident
Celtic Boss Elena Sadiku Vows Never Again After Red Card Controversy in Rangers Clash
Celtic manager Elena Sadiku has pledged that her dismissal during Sunday’s defeat to Rangers will be both her first and last as a manager.
The Swede was sent off for sarcastically applauding referee Jamie Wilkie after already receiving a booking, following a controversial penalty decision in Rangers’ favor. Sadiku was forced to watch the remainder of the match from the stands as Celtic succumbed to their rivals.
Reflecting on the incident, Sadiku said: “It was the first. And my last. I would like to not speak about it. It is what it was and it is not how I want to be perceived. I am never going to do it again.”
Her commitment to maintaining composure underscores her determination to lead by example in the future.
Sadiku: Celtic Fired Up for Chelsea Clash After Rangers Defeat
Celtic manager Elena Sadiku insists her players are ready to rise to the challenge of facing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, using their weekend loss to Rangers as motivation.
Despite the 2-1 defeat, Sadiku revealed she hasn’t needed to lift her squad, confident that the setback has fueled their hunger. “Losing against Rangers and the way we did, I don’t think we felt that we were a bad team or anything like that. It became the opposite. We became even more hungry and confident. The players are ready for this challenge now,” she said.
Celtic are yet to earn a point in the Champions League following defeats to Twente, Real Madrid, and Chelsea. However, their spirited performance in last week’s narrow loss to Chelsea at Celtic Park has given Sadiku hope.“
We have been growing into the competition,” she explained. “Playing the way we did against Chelsea the last time will encourage us even more.”
With a packed schedule, Sadiku and her squad are determined to showcase their resilience on one of Europe’s biggest stages.
Sadiku: Celtic Ready to Be Brave Against Chelsea
Elena Sadiku believes Celtic must embrace bravery in possession as they prepare to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League tonight.“
What the players have learned the most has been to be braver in possession, and that is something we want to do again tonight,” said Sadiku. “We will see how Chelsea line up, but I think we know what to expect from them. We want to do better, and that is up to us.”
Reflecting on the previous encounter, where Celtic narrowly lost 2-1, Sadiku noted that her team left the pitch feeling more satisfied than Chelsea. “I know Sonia [Bompastor] was not really happy with their performance in the last game, and we were the happier of the teams,” she explained. “Chelsea will want to show what a good team they are.”
Anticipating changes from their opponents, Sadiku is preparing her side for a tough test. “I think they may change some players and may change their shape. We are expecting a Chelsea side who want to prove they are much better than us, and obviously, we are going to have the same mindset to produce another good performance.”
Celtic, still seeking their first points in the competition, are determined to build on their encouraging display last week and challenge Chelsea on their home turf.