The Brazillian playmaker has overall failed to impress at Celtic Park, since arriving in August, and fans are understandably losing patience with a player who should be performing much better than what we are seeing.
The SPL hasn't been known for being a great home for Brazillians, and it is obvious that Juninho is struggling to adjust to Scottish football. After spending many years in the Premiership, I do not believe he is unsettled in Scotland as a place. It must be the style of play.
Scottish football is known for being quick and hard. Unlike the English Premiership, players are not given a second to think while on the ball, and attackers are closed down immediatley. This style obviously does not suit Juninho, for whom pace is not a strong point.
Juninho is now second choice in the Celtic squad, behind Aiden McGeady. I would like to see both players playing in the same team, but for many reasons, this will probably not happen.
Now is the time for Juninho to get a run in the side. He is the club's highest earner and it's about time he started justifying his high wages. Starting at Dunfermline on Sunday, he must be given a run of six or seven games. He will soon adjust to the Scottish game and hopefully we will see the Juninho we all know.