Sloppy defending, combined with the Hoops' an apparent lack of passion, allowed Copenhagen to take the lead after just 80 seconds through Atiba Hutchinson. Former Chelsea winger Jesper Gronkjaer gave the home-side a 2-0 lead at half-time before Marcus Allback added a third in the 57th minute. The introduction of Shunsuke Nakamura on 68 minutes in the place of the largely-ineffectual Thomas Gravesen gave Celtic a boost, but although Jiri Jarosik grabbed a consolation goal in the 75th minute, there was to be no dramatic comeback.
After the match, Strachan said: "Rest assured I know the problems and I will sort them out - don't worry about that. "The intensity of their play was excellent. Physically in the first half they won everything.
We should've been celebrating with the fans here, but the defeat just wipes it away. I know how to make them better and I will do it." Of course, Celtic had already qualified for the last-16 of the Champions League but the loss, combined with Manchester United's win over Benfica at Old Trafford, means that the players will face a top-placed team in the next round and will have to play the second-leg away from home.
Given Celtic have now conceded nine goals in three away matches in Europe this season, that doesn't inspire much confidence. To join in the debate at Vital Celtic, either on our or by leaving comments on articles, take a few seconds to .
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