A number of Celtic fans on social media have sprung to the defence of Patryk Klimala amid some criticism of his performance on his first start for the club on Sunday.
The Polish striker, who had previously made three substitute appearances for the Hoops after signing for the club last month, was named in Neil Lennon’s starting XI for the Scottish Cup tie at Clyde. Unfortunately, he passed up a good chance to score his first goal for the club in the 37th minute when he was played through on goal by James Forrest and tried to chip onrushing goalkeeper David Mitchell, only for the Clyde stopper to get a glove to the ball and divert it away from danger. He also thwarted Klimala with a second-half effort on Sunday afternoon. [via Daily Mail]
The Celtic forward’s display was criticised by some reporters afterwards. Nathan Dunn of Read Celtic wrote that he “didn’t show his worth after missing two decent opportunities”, while Sourav Mahanty of thecelticbhoys.com felt that he blew his chance when named in the starting XI and feels that “it will be quite some time before he gets another start”.
However, these Hoops fans on Twitter were sticking up for Klimala, who is still in the infancy of his Parkhead career, and believe that he will come good:
https://twitter.com/loobooo1/status/1226576760722087936
Canny judge Klimala on one performance. The boy will come good.
— Dominic Joseph Carlin (@dominic_carlin) February 9, 2020
https://twitter.com/LK95_/status/1226518999673995265
https://twitter.com/JackOFriel1/status/1226560125466533889
https://twitter.com/erinxmccormackk/status/1226752033278939141
People need to stop retiring Klimala already, the boy will settle in eventually and he still managed to get an assist today – give him time!
— C.olleen (@tayl0rsversionx) February 9, 2020
Klimala is young and raw but I’m 100% sure this boy will come good. There is something about him. It’s a big move for him and he needs a lot of time to adjust and improve. If he works hard he will be dynamite 🧨 maybe not this season though. Patience required here.🍀👍🏻
— JK (@easystreet22) February 9, 2020
https://twitter.com/michaeldoak1888/status/1226622288876929025
What did you make of Klimala’s performance against Clyde? Do you think he will prove to be a success for Celtic? Join in the discussion by commenting below!
