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However, former Celtic midfielder John Collins believes an experienced striker could change everything.<\/p>\n
“It’s hard playing football without a natural centre forward,” he said on BBC Scotland’s Sportsound. “Someone you can hit and you know it’ll stick.<\/p>\n
“If you’re a midfielder you can play one-twos, knowing they can bounce it off you. You can’t do that with Maeda, he likes to run in behind. You can’t link with him.<\/p>\n
“He’s up there doing his best, but he’s not a real centre forward for me. A good centre forward can change everything. <\/p>\n
“You’re getting half chances, next thing you’re 3-0 up. The chances Celtic do create, if you’ve got a good striker you’re winning comfortably.”<\/p>\n
Right-back Julian Araujo has arrived on loan from Bournemouth this month, as Celtic also look to address weaknesses in other areas, amid injuries to some key players too.<\/p>\n
Becuase while profligacy has been costly at times this season – especially in the ill-fated Wilfried Nancy eta – it was not their major problem against Falkirk.<\/p>\n
They only managed two shots on target and were outplayed in spells by John McGlynn’s side, who hassled in midfield and worked incredibly hard.<\/p>\n
As a result, the hosts created the better chances and played some slick football.<\/p>\n
Callum McGregor was isolated on the ball in midfield, despite Nygren and Arne Engels starting alongside him.<\/p>\n
Collins believes the team also needs another athletic midfielder and a winger too.<\/p>\n
“Engels has good games and very average games. Nygren comes in and out of games, and lacks consistency,” the former Celtic assistant said. <\/p>\n
“One player who always wants the ball is Callum McGregor. Week in, week out he’s at a level. They’ve got to get more quality in the central area.”<\/p>\n
Celtic’s next league game is a critical one away to Hearts, a match that will help define the destiny of the title.<\/p>\n
If there are no new faces ready to go by then fans will be furious, never mind the much-loved O’Neill’s call for patience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n