It was, therefore, a happy Brendan Rodgers who spoke to the assembled media after the game, asked firstly, of course, about the performance of his exciting young French striker.
“He was outstanding. He was up against Philippe Senderos, who’s an experienced player – but you see his physicality in the game, his heading ability, his running ability and a wonderful touch and finish.”
And his views on the game and the experience overall?
(Keep reading on the next page)…

Scotty Sinclair of Celtic celebrates his goal celtics 3rd) during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers on September 10, 2016. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Moussa Dembele of Celtic celebrates his 2nd goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers on September 10, 2016. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Brendan Rodgers of Celtic reacts during the Scottish Premier league match between Celtic and theRangers at Celtic Park at Celtic Park on September 10, 2016.. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Moussa Dembele of Celtic challenges James Tavernier of theRangers during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers on September 10, 2016. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Moussa Dembelle of Celtic tackles Rob Keirnan and Joey Barton of theRangers during the Scottish Premier league match between Celtic and theRangers at Celtic Park at Celtic Park on September 10, 2016. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

