What might Celtic fans expect from Nancy?

How might Celtic line up under new manager Wilfried Nancy?

Under Brendan Rodgers, Celtic used a 4-3-3 formation but Nancy is likely to implement his favoured 3-4-3 or 3-4-2-1.

A back three hasn't been seen for prolonged spells at Celtic since the heady days of Martin O'Neill's initial tenure, but it's not alien to the squad.

Right-back Alistair Johnston - currently out injured - played right wing-back under Nancy at CF Montreal but might also be an option for the right centre-back position.

Similarly, left-back Kieran Tierney has played in the left of a back three on occasion for Scotland, where Anthony Ralston has featured as a right wing-back.

Further up the pitch, Nancy utilises two attacking midfielders with a sole striker in front.

The 48-year-old opts for a possession-based approach. At Columbus Crew, his team ranked sixth best in the world for ball retention when under pressure during the 2023/24 season, behind the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Nearing the end of both of Rodgers' tenures, fans became critical as Celtic dominated possession but served up sterile football.

However, Nancy comes with a reputation for an attractive and dynamic imprint featuring aggressive pressing and overloads.