Scott Brown makes unexpected claim about Celtic teammate James Forrest

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Celtic are set to take on PSG in Champions League action tomorrow.

Celtic midfielder Scott Brown has told the Herald Scotland that he believes James Forrest is his side’s most likely scorer against Paris Saint Germain tomorrow evening.

Celtic are set to take on the Ligue 1 leaders at the Parc de Princes, in what looks to be a major test for Brendan Rodgers’ side.

PSG are unbeaten in the French league, and they currently lead their Champions League group.

When Celtic and PSG faced each other earlier in the campaign, Unai Emery’s side ran out 5-0 winners.

But Brown believes that Celtic can do better in Paris, and has backed James Forrest as his side’s most likely player to hit the back of the net.

“For me, James Forrest with the way he has been playing this season, if anyone is going to do it then you have to believe it will be him. He’s got the pace to do it and he’s got the quality to score a goal as well,” Brown said.

Forrest has always looked an exciting prospect for Celtic, but he has previously been criticised for showing a lack of consistency.

However, the 26-year-old has scored seven goals in 24 appearances across all competitions this season, with his performances clearly impressing supporters and teammates alike.

Brown’s prediction still comes as a surprise though, as the likes of Moussa Dembele and Leigh Griffiths will be considered Celtic’s most likely scorers by the bookies’.

If Celtic are able to pull off an upset and beat PSG, they will ensure that they qualify for the knockout stages of the Europa League.