Carl Starfelt insists Celtic won't stand still as he insists Champions League group stage is 'just the start'
dailyrecord.co.ukCarl Starfelt insists Celtic won’t stand still as they look to build on a brilliant first year under Ange Postecoglou. The Swedish defender and his team-mates celebrated the Premiership title in style at the weekend after adding the silverware to their Premier Sports Cup.
Postecoglou’s team are back as the Kings of Scotland for a 10th time in 11 seasons, but the manager has already demanded Celtic get bigger and better next term.Champions League group stage qualification adds to the need to up the levels and Starfelt is adamant everyone inside the dressing room can take the next step.
He said: “For sure. I think this can just be the start.“A lot of players made their first year in the Celtic jersey this time and, even though we came together pretty fast, I think many players will only get better.“And then we have the Champions League to look forward to next season as well.
We know that’s a very tough competition, so we have to improve.“I think for sure that it’s possible. The demands at Celtic will always be so high and we will always strive to do so.”Starfelt is relishing the opportunity to go in against the cream of the continent.The Parkhead ace will face Erling Haaland when his nation meets Norway in the upcoming internationals and a joust against the new big-money Manchester City striker will offer a taster of what is to come amongst the elite.Starfelt said: “You have to bring your best game in these matches.
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