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Brendan Rodgers reacts to Jeremy Toljan’s full Celtic debut, makes prediction

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Celtic beat Hibernian 2-0 at Parkhead on Wednesday night.

3rd February 2019, McDiarmid Park, Perth, Scotland; Ladbrokes Premiership football, St Johnston versus Celtic;  Celtic Manager Brendan Rodgers watches from the touchline

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has told the club’s official Twitter account that he felt Jeremy Toljan was ‘excellent’ in the win over Hibernian on Wednesday night.

The Bhoys had seen off St Johnstone on Sunday, and picked up yet another victory in a comfortable night against managerless Hibs.

Ryan Christie scored Celtic’s opening goal, as build-up play saw German full back Toljan set up Christie to fire into the bottom corner.

New signing Oliver Burke added the second, using his speed to get in on goal before his shot was deflected into the net.

Celtic were impressive with yet another win and a clean sheet, and it’s fair to say that new boy Toljan is making a real impact early on with the Bhoys.

Signed from Borussia Dortmund on deadline, Toljan is on loan at Celtic until the end of the season, and he showed promise in a substitute appearance against St Johnstone.

Jeremey Toljan of Celtic is seen prior to the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Celtic and Hibernian at Celtic Park on February 6, 2019 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Last night, Toljan made his full Celtic debut and picked up an assist, leading to rave reviews from fans as well as praise from Rodgers.

Rodgers suggested that Toljan was ‘excellent’ and possesses obvious talent, whilst predicting that he will get even better once he builds up his fitness levels after something of a lost season with Dortmund.

6th February 2019, Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland; Ladbrokes Premiership football, Celtic versus Hibernian; Ryan Christie of Celtic  celebrates after scoring the opening goal with Jeremy...