Nicolas Kühn urged to stop “over trying” by Celtic legend

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·20 March 2025

Nicolas Kühn urged to stop “over trying” by Celtic legend

Nicolas Kühn has been tremendous at certain points for Celtic this season…

Nicolas Kuhn scores past Manuel Neuer during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between FC Bayern München and Celtic FC at Allianz Arena on February 18, 2025. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

The German winger struggled when he first arrived last January but that was explained in a tell-tale interview with the player, regarding health issues that had been plaguing him when he first joined the Scottish Champions.

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Dental problems at the start of Kuhn’s time at Celtic

Nicolas had to have his wisdom tooth removed and it had subsequently had a knock on effect, as he lost considerable weight and looked jaded whenever he was on the field of play. That first six months was all about building himself back up again to his former powers, just like when he was playing for Rapid Vienna in the Austrian first division, where Celtic set their sights on him for a winter transfer window move.

Nicolas Kuhn in action. St Mirren v Celtic, Scottish Premiership, Saturday 1st March 2025. Photo: Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

Kuhn started this season brilliantly

With that behind him, the wide man started this season on fire as he began to really show everyone just how good a talent he was, and likewise, how good he could be with the right development and career trajectory. His goals tally and assists were something to behold as he started to really rack them up in spectacular fashion, which included in the Champions League.

His latest display in the Glasgow Derby match was so insipid and weak

Since the New Year though, Nicolas Kuhn has gone off the boil somewhat and has endured a dip in form, with only really that goal against Bayern Munich in the Allianz Arena being noteworthy. His latest display in the Glasgow Derby match was so insipid and weak, that Brendan Rodgers removed the player at half-time in what was a clear message to him.

Nicolas Kuhn of Celtic celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Premier Sports Cup Final between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park on December 15, 2024. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Hartson reckons Kuhn has been over trying at times

John Hartson reckons that Kühn needs to get back to his best again and insisted he must stop trying too hard for this to happen. Speaking to the Go Radio Football Show, the former Celtic star said: “For me, Kuhn has been excellent all season but in the last three or four games he has been over trying at times.

Nicolas Kuhn of Celtic celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Celtic FC and RB Leipzig at Celtic Park on November 05, 2024. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

“When it is not on to beat the player, you have to come back inside and look to go out the other side. Wait until you are in that position where you are one on one and can drive at the full back.

“I don’t know the particular reason for it, but he needs to get back on it because Celtic still have a lot to play for this season.”