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Celtic should hand Filip Benkovic his debut v St Mirren

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Celtic need to get defender Filip Benkovic involved after the international break.

Filip Benkovic of Leicester City during the Premier League 2 match between Leicester City and Swansea at The King Power Stadium on August 13, 2018 in Leicester, England.

Celtic travel to St Mirren in the league after the international break, where they will be looking to build on their recent 1-0 Old Firm win over Rangers.

Manager Brendan Rodgers is still trying to work out his best XI for this campaign and one player that can improve the side is summer signing Filip Benkovic.

The Bhoys signed the Croatian defender in the summer on a season-long loan from Leicester City and he is still waiting to make his debut in Scottish football.

Celtic should take their first look at the powerhouse centre-back in the trip to St Mirren, as he’s got the potential to become a mainstay in the team.

Benkovic has arrived at Parkhead as a highly-rated defender that is great in the air, but he can also play with the ball at his feet too.

The Scottish champions are still trying to find some consistency in their defence this season and there is a window open for someone to force their way into the team.

New signing Filip Benkovic during the Leicester City training session at Belvoir Drive Training Complex on August 08, 2018 in Leicester, United Kingdom.

Benkovic will bring a calmness to the Celtic backline and his performances at Dinamo Zagreb meant Leicester forked out £13million (Leicester Mercury) for his signature.

Celtic have had great success with loan signings in recent years and the 6ft 4in colossus has the ability to follow that path.

Filip Benkovic of Leicester City looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on August 10, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom.