The Celtic Manager, Neil Lennon has
criticised the performance of Nigerian
centre-half, Efe Ambrose in Tuesday's 0-3
loss to Juventus on a first leg round of 16
stage of the Uefa Champions' League.
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The Boys face an uphill task to qualify for the
quarterfinals after capitulating to a heavy loss to La
Vecchia Signora in front of their supporters at Celtic
Park with Efe culpable for two of the goals.
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He failed to deal with a long ball early in the first half
allowing Alexandra Matri to pounce while another
error late on in the game allowed Juve complete an
emphatic win which virtually renders the return leg
in Turin academic.
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Lennon has been criticised in some quarters for
fielding the Nigerian in the game as he had just
returned from the Africa Cup of Nations in South
Africa but the Celtic gaffer does not believe fatigue
and jet lag was an issue for Ambrose.
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"Fatigue was not a factor (for Ambrose). The first
goal we conceded, he could have done better and
then he misses a great chance (with a header from
point blank range) to make it 1-1," a disappointed
Lennon explained after the game.
Ambrose was not quality on the night. Very bad i must say. Fatigue was the case sha