Celtic concerns grow after latest Kasper Høgh update.

Celtic are prepared to give Kasper Høgh more time to find his scoring touch, despite concern about his lengthy run without a goal. Sources have told Football Insider that the club remain confident their record signing can deliver the performances expected after arriving from Bodø/Glimt.

The 25-year-old joined Celtic during the summer transfer window in a deal worth around £11 million. However, the Denmark international has struggled to reproduce the form that made him such an attractive target. That expectation makes his drought particularly noticeable to supporters.

Høgh made an encouraging start, scoring a hat-trick in only his second appearance. That performance suggested Celtic had secured a forward capable of making an immediate impact. Since then, though, he has gone 16 matches without scoring, raising questions about his confidence and adaptation.

Despite that barren spell, Celtic are not ready to abandon their belief in the striker. Football Insider reports that those inside the club still expect to see the best of him. His previous performances in Norway provide a reason for optimism, and Celtic hope his quality will eventually become clear in Glasgow.

Høgh was a standout performer for Bodø/Glimt before moving to Scotland. He attracted attention during last season’s Champions League, scoring against Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan. Those goals demonstrated his ability against elite opposition and helped build the reputation that persuaded Celtic to make a major investment.

Martin O’Neill’s side will want that European form to appear at Parkhead. However, Celtic have not been consistently at their best this season, and the team’s wider difficulties may have affected the opportunities available to their new striker. O’Neill is still working to establish his strongest line-up, and Høgh may not be benefiting from a settled attacking structure.

Injury concerns and the search for a breakthrough

There has also been discussion about whether an injury disrupted Høgh’s progress. Football Insider reported in October that Celtic had concerns about a thigh problem he suffered weeks after joining. The issue occurred in late August and kept him out for three matches.

It remains uncertain whether the forward has fully recovered his fitness. His scoring drought began after his early hat-trick, and the injury may have interrupted his momentum.

Høgh appeared to have ended his wait for a goal during Sunday’s match against Kilmarnock. He found the net, but the effort was ruled out following a VAR review, denying him a welcome breakthrough.

Speaking on Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, the reporter explained that Celtic were not necessarily seriously worried, although there was some alarm about the lack of goals. The club had spent heavily to bring Høgh from Bodø/Glimt after his successful spell in Norway, so his current return has attracted attention.

The podcast discussion also pointed to the injury he suffered soon after his promising start. That setback may have held him back, while O’Neill’s efforts to find his best team could also be a factor. The view was that supporters may not yet have seen the best of Høgh because the team is still searching for consistency.

O’Neill continues to back his striker

Despite questions about his finishing, O’Neill has continued to select Høgh and publicly support him. The Celtic manager believes that scoring once could help the Dane regain confidence and produce the performances expected of him.

After the Kilmarnock match, O’Neill explained that the coaching staff had initially thought Høgh had scored before the goal was disallowed. The striker then had another opportunity a few minutes later, and the manager felt the first goal might have changed his mindset.

O’Neill suggested that, had the opening effort counted, Høgh could perhaps have gone on to score again.

The Northern Irishman was pleased with the work Høgh contributed during the match. He felt the striker worked exceptionally hard against Kilmarnock and had shown the same application during the previous Thursday’s fixture. O’Neill’s comments made clear that he values the forward’s overall contribution, even while the goals have dried up.

His message was straightforward: the goals will come. Celtic will hope continued support from the manager, combined with improved confidence, can help Høgh rediscover his scoring instincts.

For a player who arrived for around £11 million, expectations will remain high. His early hat-trick showed what he can offer, while his Champions League record with Bodø/Glimt provides evidence of his ability against strong opponents. Celtic will be eager to see those qualities reproduced regularly in Scotland.

For now, the club appear willing to remain patient rather than make a rushed judgement on their record signing. The injury setback, the team’s inconsistent performances and the disallowed Kilmarnock goal provide context for his difficult spell. Høgh must turn that promise into goals, but O’Neill and the club believe he can do so.