Brendan Rodgers’s Celtic won against St Johnstone at Celtic Park in the Scottish Premiership at the weekend.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has spoken highly of Anthony Ralston to the club’s official website.
Ralston featured for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership game against St Johnstone at Celtic Park at the weekend.
The 18-year-old defender started the match and played for the entire 90 minutes, as the Hoops won 4-1.
It was the teenage right-back’s first start for the Hoops, having previously made two substitute appearances for the Glasgow giants.
Celtic manager Rodgers has spoken highly of Ralston and told the club’s official website: “Anthony was absolutely outstanding.
“When I first came in, he really impressed me as a 17-year-old. I took him away with me in pre-season and I liked what I saw. He’s a very honest boy – strong, aggressive and can defend but, vitally, he can pass the ball.
“He has good mobility and he’s quick and he looks a hardy boy and he is. I thought he was absolutely brilliant for his start.”
Ralston played well against St Johnstone and showcased his talent and quality, and the teenager will hope to get more playing time between now and the end of the season.
The 18-year-old defender is still very young to start thinking of playing regular first-team football for Celtic, and should focus on developing his game for the youth sides.
The teenage right-back, though, should be encouraged by his performance at the weekend and by the comments made by Rodgers about his display.
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