Excitement Builds for the Scottish Premiership Season

The Scottish Premiership is making its return this weekend, and fans are gearing up for another thrilling season filled with drama and action. One player that everyone will be keeping an eye on is Lawrence Shankland, who led the league in goals scored last season. There’s lots of excitement as he aims to keep that top spot this year.

Last season, Shankland was a force to be reckoned with, proving himself as the best finisher in Scotland. Although he had a slow start, scoring only once in the first eight matches, he turned things around dramatically and ended up finding the net regularly. His versatility in scoring different types of goals will be crucial for Hearts as they adapt their strategies throughout the season.

This isn’t just a one-time achievement for Shankland either; he has consistently been successful, scoring 24 goals in the previous two seasons. His availability has also been a key factor, having missed very few games due to injuries or suspensions. With Hearts likely to perform strongly again, he is expected to top the 20-goal mark once more.

Another contender to watch is Celtic‘s Kyogo Furuhashi. Despite a somewhat disappointing season last year, where he only managed 14 Premiership goals, many are expecting him to bounce back. His recent performances show promise, especially since key midfielder Matt O’Riley might be leaving before the transfer window closes.

Furuhashi had a strong start last season, scoring four goals in the first five games, which was reminiscent of his impressive 27 goals from the previous year. He is critical to Celtic’s offense, especially since there are not many alternatives in the center-forward position. With their likely title-winning status, he might just find more opportunities to score again this season.

Don’t forget about Cyriel Dessers from Rangers. While he encountered some challenges last season, his goal tally was decent with 13 goals. With all the changes happening at Rangers this summer, fans are hopeful that Dessers can find his rhythm at the beginning of the new season.

Getting off to a strong start will be essential for Dessers as he faces competition from Danilo, who is also a striker for Rangers but is currently injured. If Dessers can secure his starting role early on, he could have a fantastic season ahead as he aims to be one of the team’s top scorers.