Callum McGregor was Celtic’s hero this past weekend.
Before Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Hibernian, Callum McGregor hadn’t started any of Celtic’s last five games – including two Champions League outings.
The 24-year-old was benched for the 5-0 demolition by Paris Saint-Germain and was only given 25 minutes in the 3-0 win away to Anderlectht last week.
But McGregor was recalled to the Celtic XI for the visit of Hibernian and he might be the only reason that the Hoops still boast such an impressive undefeated record.
The Scotland international struck an 80th-minute equaliser at Parkhead to rescue Brendan Rodgers’s side from a first domestic defeat in 57 matches.
In doing so, McGregor sent a clear message to his Northern Irish manager and time will tell whether Rodgers listens or not.
He is one of many to have improved greatly under the former Liverpool boss and McGregor will feel that he deserves to keep his place.
Dropping him again in spite of his goal would send the wrong message entirely.
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