Carter-Vickers Undeterred by Kairat Saat's Failure
August 19, 2026 ·
Cameron Carter-Vickers looks back on Celtic's defeat to Kairat Almaty and prepares to face LASK in the Champions League, assessing the importance of lessons from the past and the contribution of new players.
Carter-Vickers Undeterred by Kairat's Failure
According to Sports.
Background
Cameron Carter-Vickers, who previously suffered a serious injury, is now fit again and ready to contribute to Celtic. With experience in the Champions League, he hopes to help his team go further in this competition. Celtic's success in this round really depends on the performance of key players, including Carter-Vickers.
Why this is important
Celtic's defeat to Kairat Almaty in the Champions League last year was a valuable lesson for Cameron Carter-Vickers and the team. With this bitter experience, Celtic is now determined not to repeat the same mistakes when facing LASK. It is hoped that the addition of new players with experience at Champions League level can improve the team's performance and help them achieve positive results.
Main Points
- Carter-Vickers Undeterred by Kairat's Failure
- Cameron Carter-Vickers looks back on Celtic's defeat to Kairat Almaty and prepares to face LASK in the Champions League, assessing the importance of lessons from the past and the contribution of new players.
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Cameron Carter-Vickers, Celtic defender, does not feel downcast by his team's failure in the Champions League when they faced Kairat Almaty last year. When Celtic re-entered the same phase of this competition, Carter-Vickers actually felt ready and optimistic. He had a tough time last year when he tore his Achilles tendon against Sturm Graz in October, which kept him out for the rest of the season. However, all of that is now a memory that does not burden his mind.
"As football players, we have to be able to forget defeats, just like we forget wins," said Carter-Vickers ahead of the first leg against LASK on Wednesday. "Every big win, we have to be ready to come back again the following week, so at the moment I'm not thinking too much about it. However, we realize that this game has big consequences, so we are ready."
Celtic previously failed to score over two legs against Kairat, leading to them being knocked out on penalties. Carter-Vickers believes that the arrival of Danish striker Kasper Hogh and Colombian striker Camilio Duran, who both have experience at Champions League level, provides an additional advantage for the team. "Last year, we struggled to score goals and maybe that was our weakness. That is something we have reflected on," he added.
He also added, "The presence of new players always gives a boost to the team. The energy they bring is very helpful. The two players (Hogh and Duran) have started well, so that is a positive thing. We feel in good shape and have gained momentum from our recent results, so the atmosphere in the team is very good."
Celtic have made it three wins in a row in the Premiership and League Cup, giving them confidence. However, LASK are also in good form, taking full points from their first three Austrian Bundesliga games as well as a Cup win.
"We knew it would be a tough game, they are Austrian champions," added Carter-Vickers. “They are a good team, we watched a bit of their game on Tuesday and they look a physical team who are well organized and have good quality too, so it will definitely be a very tough game for us.”
Carter-Vickers is preparing for this crucial match and hopes Celtic can go further in this year's Champions League with the lessons of previous failures as a morale booster.
What happened next
Celtic will face LASK in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs, and Carter-Vickers is ready to give his best performance. This match is very important, considering that the result will determine Celtic's continued progress in European competition. The team will try to take advantage of the new experience possessed by strikers such as Kasper Hogh and Camilio Duran to score goals and achieve victory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Celtic in last year's Champions League?
Celtic failed to score in two legs against Kairat Almaty, leading to their elimination on penalties.
Who confirmed the Celtic team's readiness for the match against LASK?
Cameron Carter-Vickers confirmed that he feels ready and optimistic ahead of the first leg against LASK.
Why is it important now for Celtic to do well in the Champions League?
Celtic realize that this match has big consequences and they are ready to face the challenge.
What changes have occurred in the Celtic team ahead of this Champions League competition?
Celtic has the arrival of Danish striker, Kasper Hogh, and Colombian striker, Camilio Duran, who are expected to help the team score goals.
How did Cameron Carter-Vickers overcome last year's failure?
Carter-Vickers stated that as players, they must be able to forget defeat and focus on being ready to return in the next match.