John Hartson wants Odsonne Edouard to be Celtic’s first choice striker.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has a big decision to make after Moussa Dembele’s last minute exit to Lyon.
Celtic must choose between Leigh Griffiths and record signing Edouard.
Hartson says he wants it to be Edouard, believing the former Paris Saint-Germain talent must be trusted to lead the line and show what he is capable of.
He said: “For now I think the guy whom the club shelled out the big money for is the game that we will see starting the games.
“I like Edouard. I think he brings a physicality and his touch and pace are fabulous assets. He did so well in the build up to the goal against Rangers last Sunday and i think over the course of the season he’ll prove his worth to the team.”
It is in Celtic’s interests for their big money striker to kick on and go on a scoring run.
Edouard’s success would get fans onside and help Dembele quickly be forgotten.
Griffiths will get his chances too especially with rotation required for Europa League games. Competition can only be healthy for the reigning champions.
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