Mika Baur Boosts Confidence After Germany Debut With Celtic Return

Celtic midfielder Mika Baur returned from Germany duty with increased confidence after making his senior international debut and becoming Germany's 1,000th player, as he prepared for the club's return to Premiership action against Motherwell following the break.

According to BBC Sport, Baur came on as a substitute in Germany's 2-0 Nations League win over Serbia, Jurgen Klopp's first victory as head coach, and later featured in a goalless draw against Greece.

The 22-year-old midfielder joined Celtic from SC Paderborn in August for £6.8million, according to Celtic Quick News. He said the international experience helped him learn from high-level players and training sessions.

"It was an incredible feeling and amazing experience, but I’m very happy that I’m back now and we can move on here." said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.

Baur also reflected on returning to Celtic after an international spell that included working with Klopp and receiving praise from the Germany coach.

"It feels great to hear some words of a big manager, especially words like that, but it’s on me to show that it’s true." said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.

The Celtic midfielder described the significance of becoming Germany's 1,000th international after learning about the milestone after the match.

"I just heard it after the match." said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.

"I’m proud of it, but it’s just a side fact." said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.

"The whole eight days were a great experience. High quality in training, a lot of great players playing in top leagues with top clubs." said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.

BBC Sport reported Celtic entered the break after three consecutive defeats, including a Europa League loss to Ferencvaros and two domestic defeats, creating criticism around the club.

"It's the same Mika Baur coming back." said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.

"Maybe with a bit more confidence, a bit more experience, but no, I'm the same." said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.

Baur said the squad had used the break to reconnect before their next fixture and believed the group remained united despite recent results.

"Today in training, I felt everyone is looking forward to Sunday, when it starts again, that we can do some things much better than we did before the break." said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.

"I was not here the last two weeks, so it was my first day today, but I have the feeling that everyone is close together, the team is close." said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.

"So just positive, nothing I'm worried about." said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.

Baur acknowledged supporters' criticism after Celtic's poor run and said the team needed backing during a demanding schedule.

"I can understand it because we lost three big matches the week before the national break," said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.

"So absolutely okay, and I knew it, in big clubs, it's usual as well." said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.

"So it's absolutely okay, the criticism, because we deserved it at that moment, but now we need them as well again to perform in the next week." said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.

"We have a lot of games, a lot of Sunday-Thursday-Sunday weeks, so we need everyone." said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.

"I was not expecting to come on, but when I came on it was just unbelievable." said Mika Baur, Celtic midfielder.