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title: "Celtic: Fans discuss Kristoffer Ajer as defender attempts kick-ups challenge"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Uways Nisar"
section: "SPFL News"
published: "2020-03-18T19:30:17Z"
modified: "2020-03-18T19:30:17Z"
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# Celtic: Fans discuss Kristoffer Ajer as defender attempts kick-ups challenge

**Celtic fans were discussing Kristoffer Ajer’s attempt at a challenge which has become the trend among footballers.**

The clip saw the defender attempt to juggle a toilet roll in something that has been labelled the ‘stay at home’ challenge [(via The Mirror)](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/stay-home-challenge-coronavirus-crisis-21705973). Ajer showed off his efforts as he performed some skills before volleying the loo roll back in the direction of the camera [(Ajer via Insta\_celts)](https://twitter.com/InstaCelts/status/1239995900623228929). The £2.7m-rated, [as per Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kristoffer-ajer/leistungsdaten/spieler/328658), Norwegian defender has been a vital part of the Hoops’ efforts to retain the domestic treble this season and has featured in a mammoth 49 games across all competitions [(via Transfermarkt)](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kristoffer-ajer/leistungsdaten/spieler/328658).

Neil Lennon’s men have kept [14 clean sheets in the 28 Scottish Premiership appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kristoffer-ajer/leistungsdaten/spieler/328658) the centre-back has featured in. His displays has seen him attract interest from various Premier League clubs and AC Milan [(via The Athletic)](https://theathletic.com/1676382/2020/03/16/celtic-mailbag-midfielkd-options-ajer-transfer-rising-kids/). Supporters were left talking about his attempts as they took to Twitter to react to the clip. Here are a selection of tweets:

> Better not pick up an injury doing that
>
> — P (@ChangeScotland) [March 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/ChangeScotland/status/1240031372426776578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Nice skill, but take a moment to think about the brave camera operator. What a professional you are. Well done, [@chris\_sutton73](https://twitter.com/chris_sutton73?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — @WeStoodAt#1 (@NothinGrand) [March 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/NothinGrand/status/1240009338250563590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> This will come back to haunt him.
>
> — MrGreenWhyteBrown (@calumg) [March 18, 2020](https://twitter.com/calumg/status/1240078443494158337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Im surprised he didnt slide tackle it [https://t.co/rcSJlSWNpg](https://t.co/rcSJlSWNpg)
>
> — Sean Black (@SeanBlack14) [March 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/SeanBlack14/status/1240005312490455042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> 10 seconds later….. [https://t.co/0D0AJQ5nR0](https://t.co/0D0AJQ5nR0) [pic.twitter.com/6RCyoG6Jda](https://t.co/6RCyoG6Jda)
>
> — Brother Celtic (@BrotherCeltic) [March 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/BrotherCeltic/status/1240003223945187329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Surprised he never skelped the toilet roll with a mistimed challenge. [https://t.co/LFH5u6gCOs](https://t.co/LFH5u6gCOs)
>
> — The Prodigal Son (@epaultee) [March 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/epaultee/status/1240000969603080192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Celtic fans, do you think the 21-year-old will leave the club in the summer? Join the discussion below!***