What Celtic boss Neil Lennon told Hoops in dressing room revealed by Kristoffer Ajer
CELTIC boss Neil Lennon delivered an inspirational dressing room speech at half-time to inspire his players to a 1-0 win over Kilmarnock insists Kristoffer Ajer.
“It was about getting the team more compact and a little bit more energy in our offensive play.
“I think it really worked out well and our second half was a lot better.
Celtic are now undefeated in 11 games, with their last defeat coming at the hands of Valencia in the Europa League.
Kristoffer Ajer said Neil Lennon gave an inspirational half-time speech against Kilmarnock (Image: GETTY)
Celtic only need a draw against Aberdeen to win the league (Image: GETTY)
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Ajer insisted there is an expectation that comes with playing for Celtic.
“When you play for Celtic you will always try to win the league,” he added.
“It was our main target to win it and we’ll just be delighted if we do it.
“We’ve got a number of big games coming up, including also the Scottish Cup final against Hearts.”
Celtic now only need a draw against Aberdeen at on Saturday to clinch the league title.
And after the win over Kilmarnock Lennon directed his adulation to the players.
Celtic boss Neil Lennon praised the determination of his players (Image: GETTY)
“I’m pleased with the win, pleased with the second-half and it’s a great three points,” he said.
“They did overcome an obstinate hurdle today, so tomorrow will bring whatever it does. We know we need a point now just to guarantee it.
“We are comfortable in our league position but there is so much expectation on these players at the minute for what they’ve created and achieved – and there is so much asked of them all the time.
“They are human beings and they can’t always play scintillating football. Right now, we are grinding. I get that. But we are grinding in the right way.