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John Hartson praises Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic

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Tom Rogic is an important player for Celtic.

Tomas Rogic of Australia battles for possession with Odil Ahmedov of Uzbekistan during the AFC Asian Cup round of 16 match between Australia and Uzbekistan at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on...

John Hartson has spoken highly of Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic in The Glasgow Evening Times.

The former Celtic striker is pleased to see Rogic get some valuable playing time against Rangers and Livingston after recovering from injury.

Hartson wrote about Rogic in The Glasgow Evening Times: “Rogic is a big game player – his is a strong lad, he gets you up the pitch, he is a real thoroughbred.

“He has needed game time to get his sharpness back and has received that against Rangers and Livingston at the weekend there.”

#23 Tom Rogic runs during an Australia training session at Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Stadium on January 18, 2019 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

Important player

Rogic is one of the best players in the Scottish Premiership and, when fit, the Australia international midfielder is a key figure at Celtic.

The 26-year-old has been missed by the Hoops when he has been on the sidelines injured or when he has been away on international duty with Australia for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

According to WhoScored, the former Central Coast Mariners midfielder has made 13 starts and four substitute appearances in the Scottish Premiership for Celtic so far this season, scoring three goals in the process.

According to Celtic’s official website, Rogic has made 162 appearances in all competition for the Hoops so far in his career, scoring 34 goals in the process.

The Australian has won the Scottish league title, the Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup thrice each with Celtic.

James Tavernier of Rangers vies with Tom Rogic during The Ladbrokes Scottish Premier League match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park on March 31, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland.