Many Scotland fans have flocked to social media in order to criticise the performance of Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor during their narrow victory over the Czech Republic in the UEFA Nations League.
Steve Clarke’s side extended their unbeaten run to eight games, making it their best run in 32 years (as per BBC Sport). Ryan Fraser’s early goal proved the difference between the two sides on the night, but Celtic’s McGregor has come in for some strong criticism following his display.
According to the BBC Sport website, on which fans are able to enter their player ratings for each individual, the 27-year-old’s showing earned him a rating of 5.93/10.
Here is what a sample of the supporters have had to say on Twitter.
Callum McGregor has been hiding in this game. Never kicked a ball.
— Neil Brett (@NeilBrett4) October 14, 2020
Callum Mcgregor is completely pointless
— Ross Mckenzie (@ross_mckenzie19) October 14, 2020
How does Callum McGregor still get a game for Scotland?
Guy turns invisible any time he pulls on a navy blue jersey.— Craig. (@CraigAHamil) October 14, 2020
How can Callum Mcgregor get the arm band over scott Mctominay?????
— colin shirreffs (@colshirr) October 14, 2020
Wouldn’t half fear for Callum McGregor if he left the Scottish prem
— Jamesy (@Jamesy34766993) October 14, 2020
Don’t know what it is with callum McGregor and Scotland. Looks a shadow of the player we see playing for Celtic. Great stage for him to show how good he is but for some reason it isn’t happening for him.
— Billy Kelly (@Axelfoley81) October 14, 2020
Callum McGregor rarely plays better than 5/10 for Scotland
— Chris (@1991cjb) October 14, 2020
The myth of Callum McGregor remains
— Joss ??????? (@jossmarnoch) October 14, 2020
Were you disappointed by McGregor's performance for Scotland?
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It’s clear from the responses of these Scotland fans that they were not impressed by what they saw from the central midfield player during Wednesday night’s game. McGregor has made nine appearances in the Scottish Premiership so far this season, contributing two goals and two assists (as per Transfermarkt), but it seems these fans feel he is unable to replicate his performances for Celtic on the international stage.