Record Celtic transfer signing Kasper Hogh has stated he needs to adapt to playing on grass after making his debut for the club.
The former Bodo/Glimt striker made the move to Glasgow this summer in a deal worth upwards of £11m.
He made his debut in the 1-0 win over Dundee on Monday night but was unable to find the net as a couple of chances passed him by at Celtic Park.
After the match, he admitted he needs some shooting practice as he hailed the "amazing" supporters at Parkhead.
And Hogh went on to reference the playing surface as he insisted he will have to adapt to playing on grass rather than on an artificial surface.
“It was so nice to get a debut and I’m happy with the win," he said.
“We have amazing fans – and I know I have to go to shooting practice!
“I was just happy to be on the pitch and help the team-mates to win.
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“I can’t do anything about it now but work on it. I have to adapt to the grass. It’s a different thing for me.”
Responding to Hogh's surface statement, manager Martin O'Neill said: "Oh, I don't want to make any excuses now. He knew that we played on grass.
"He did say that when I was telling him, I said that I think that we have got the best groundsman in the business, but I also think we have got the best pitch as well.
"I think it is definitely not plastic. He will do fine.
"He missed a few chances. I don't know what he said to you."
On Hogh saying he had to do some shooting practice, O'Neill added: "Yeah, that at least."
