Steven Pressley has set Dundee Football Club a bold target for their Premiership opener against Celtic. The Dark Blues manager insists his side can take more than just three points from Parkhead on Monday night, urging his players to play without fear. Dundee finished 9th last season with 33 points (8W-9D-16L), but Pressley believes his team can cause an upset in their first game of the new campaign.
What’s Pressley’s plan for Celtic?
The former Celtic defender knows the psychological battle his players face. "If we go there and show fear, we’re going to lose," Pressley said. "But if we bring our best version, we can give Celtic a real problem." He wants his team to focus on their own performance rather than the result, believing that a strong display will naturally lead to a positive outcome.
How are Celtic shaping up?
Pressley admits Celtic are in transition, with new signings like Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran joining. However, he’s unsure about their lineup, saying, "We don’t know if they’ll play with two strikers or stick to their usual 4-3-3." Dundee’s analysts have been studying Celtic’s friendlies and new players, preparing for every possibility.
Why is this a key test for Dundee?
Last season, Dundee beat Celtic at home and pushed them close at Parkhead. With the Dark Blues finishing 37 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian, Pressley sees this as a chance to set the tone for the new campaign. "We’ve got some good players," he said. "We just need to perform."
