Nevertheless, former Celtic midfielder John Collins believes an skilled striker may change every little thing.

“It is exhausting enjoying soccer with no pure centre ahead,” he stated on BBC Scotland’s Sportsound. “Somebody you’ll be able to hit and you recognize it will stick.

“If you happen to’re a midfielder you’ll be able to play one-twos, understanding they will bounce it off you. You’ll be able to’t try this with Maeda, he likes to run in behind. You’ll be able to’t hyperlink with him.

“He is up there doing his greatest, however he is not an actual centre ahead for me. An excellent centre ahead can change every little thing.

“You are getting half possibilities, subsequent factor you are 3-0 up. The possibilities Celtic do create, in the event you’ve bought a great striker you are successful comfortably.”

Proper-back Julian Araujo has arrived on mortgage from Bournemouth this month, as Celtic additionally look to handle weaknesses in different areas, amid accidents to some key gamers too.

Becuase whereas profligacy has been expensive at occasions this season – particularly within the ill-fated Wilfried Nancy eta – it was not their main downside towards Falkirk.

They solely managed two pictures heading in the right direction and have been outplayed in spells by John McGlynn’s aspect, who hassled in midfield and labored extremely exhausting.

Consequently, the hosts created the higher possibilities and performed some slick soccer.

Callum McGregor was remoted on the ball in midfield, regardless of Nygren and Arne Engels beginning alongside him.

Collins believes the workforce additionally wants one other athletic midfielder and a winger too.

“Engels has good video games and really common video games. Nygren comes out and in of video games, and lacks consistency,” the previous Celtic assistant stated.

“One participant who all the time needs the ball is Callum McGregor. Week in, week out he is at a degree. They have to get extra high quality within the central space.”

Celtic’s subsequent league recreation is a important one away to Hearts, a match that may assist outline the future of the title.

If there aren’t any new faces able to go by then followers can be livid, by no means thoughts the much-loved O’Neill’s name for endurance.