Celtic star makes ambitious Champions League statement after bonkers Young Boys win
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Celtic striker Adam Idah has backed his team to make a significant impact in the Champions League, expressing his belief that the Scottish side can progress deep into the competition.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Idah confidently declared: "I think we can go far. I think we have got a great squad. We have gone this far, why not dream big?"
The forward's ambitious statement comes as Celtic continue their impressive European campaign this season.
"We have been fantastic over the season, we want to go to the top and these are the stages you have to do it on," Idah added.
Adam Idah forced an own goal from Young Boys that helped Celtic to a 1-0 win
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The striker's enthusiasm was evident as he described the feeling of reaching this stage in the competition.
"It's amazing. This feeling is indescribable," he told TNT Sports.
"This is where we wanted to get to, we've been great all this season throughout this campaign. We have got here now and it's time to push on."
His confidence reflects the team's strong performances throughout their European journey.
"We'll go as far as we can," Idah stated, underlining his belief in the squad's potential to compete at the highest level.
Idah's optimism comes despite earlier frustrations in the match, where Celtic saw three goals disallowed for offside and had a penalty saved in the first half.
The Republic of Ireland international reflected on the challenging period: "It was quite frustrating. To be fair to the boys, in the first half they played brilliantly."
However, he praised his teammates' resilience during these setbacks.
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Celtic have been backed to go far in the Champions League
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"I think the boys were confident going into the half having them goals disallowed," he said.
His own impact on the game proved decisive, though he admitted his finish had an element of fortune, with UEFA statisticians later reviewing the strike.
Idah also highlighted the crucial support he receives from his manager at Celtic.
"Any time I come on the manager just says, 'Do your thing, be yourself'. These are the games I want to play in and have an impact in," he revealed.
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"Credit to the gaffer, he is unbelievable with me. He lets me be myself."
The striker was particularly appreciative of his teammate's contribution to his goal.
"What a pass from Reo [Hatate]. The ball he played through was fantastic, I got a bit lucky but we'll take it," he said.
"I haven't scored in a while. I said to the boys, 'I don't care that is my goal! Hopefully, it gets me on a run.'"
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