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Chris Sutton comments on Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard

Pundit and ex-Celtic player Chris Sutton looks on prior to the Betfred Cup Final between Celtic and Aberdeen at Hampden Park on December 2, 2018 in...
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Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard picked up a knock against AIK.

Celtic Manager Neil Lennon looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League Play Off First Leg match between Celtic and AIK at Celtic Park on August 22, 2019 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Chris Sutton has criticised Celtic manager Neil Lennon on Twitter for not substituting Odsonne Edouard against AIK earlier than he did.

Celtic got the better of AIK 4-1 away from home in the second leg of the Europa League playoff round tie on Thursday evening.

Edouard started the match and played for 76 minutes, as the Hoops progressed to the group stage of the Europa League 6-1 on aggregate.

The 21-year-old striker picked up a knock, and although manager Lennon has told BBC Sport that the Frenchman will be fit for the Old Firm derby against Rangers at Ibrox this weekend, former Celtic striker Sutton believes that the youngster should have been taken off earlier.

Positive mood

Celtic will head into the Scottish Premiership game against Rangers in positive mood and high in confidence.

True, the game is at Ibrox, but Celtic have quality and experienced players such as Scott Brown, James Forrest and Callum McGregor, and given the way they step up in big games, the Bhoys could win the Old Firm despite being the visiting team.

AIK's Per Karlsson vies with Celtic's Odsonne Edouard during the UEFA Europa League play-off, second leg football match between AIK and Celtic FC at Friends Arena, on August 29, 2019 in...