Ally McCoist has praised three Celtic players on TalkSPORT when analysing Wednesday night’s 3-0 win over Old Firm rivals Rangers. The Gers legend was amazed by Josip Juranovic, Reo Hatate and Jota’s performances.
Japan international Hatate, who cost Celtic a bargain £1.4million at the beginning of the January window, scored a sublime brace as Celtic cruised to a stunning 3-0 win at Parkhead. Their first-half display was incredible.
Croatia international Juranovic returned to the side in his natural right-back position, having played on the left at times this season. On-loan Portuguese ace Jota also came back – and was electric on Celtic’s left.
Rangers legend McCoist was magnanimous in his praise of Celtic and three Hoops players that sparkled on Wednesday night. He branded defender Juranovic, a £2.5million (Sun) signing, as “outstanding” on the night.
“Celtic were excellent. Rangers could not handle the intensity. Hatate scored a couple of goals and played well, however, I thought Juranovic was outstanding, and Jota. The better team and by some considerable distance.”
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The signing of Aaron Ramsey could now be even more crucial. Rangers looked devoid of any quality until Ryan Jack entered the fray on Wednesday night and they need a boost from somewhere. Ramsey can provide that.
But the defeat to Celtic is damning. While there is still everything to play for with only a point in it, the boost and feel-good feeling at Celtic is likely to see them go on and continue winning – while Rangers need a turnaround.
They are going through a lull under Gio van Bronckhorst and a tide change is needed. Ramsey has spoken out about needing time to get back to full fitness, but Rangers need him right now.
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