Arne Engels shuts ridiculous Celtic transfer doubters down with just one quick glance – Parkhead analysis

Arne Engels needed two stabs at slotting the match-clinching spot-kick. But he required just the one quick look to deliver the quality that put Celtic back on to the road to another success.

Yet again it was a sign of Engels’ ability to impact with decisive moments. Much has spoken about the Belgian international since his big-money switch to Glasgow. Naturally, given he cost a club-record £11million, opinions are strong. Engels’ blistering beginning to life at Celtic was a real eye-opener with the kid’s athleticism and ability shining. However, it was never all just going to be plain sailing for a new boy in a new country and it could be argued the youngster had a quieter spell in the lead-up to the festive period.

In that period Rodgers handled him superbly, took him out of the firing line at times, managed his minutes and eased any strains. The manager believes he’s got a top-class talent and it was clearly just a case of Engels playing himself back to peak.

Signs are that is happening but what has never really been absent at any point since signing is his ability to make things happen, to produce defining acts in goal-scoring moments. Engels’ delivery both from dead balls and open play are quite the weapon and that was displayed again in Dingwall. At 1-1 with 10 minutes to go, this was a day where despite making enough chances to win three games, Rodgers’ team were suddenly in danger of dropping a couple of points.

Kyogo’s brilliant header put any such concerns to bed as he restored the advantage, but the delivery from Engels for it was sublime. Rolling his man after collecting a throw-in, the step away and inswinging cross into prime area for Kyogo was pristine.

Kyogo did the rest with majestic movement and his