In his latest column for the Daily Record, Chris Sutton has highlighted the potential impact that the return of Reo Hatate and Callum McGregor could have on Celtic’s title aspirations.
Sutton points out that while Hatate’s season has been marred by injuries and initially being out of favour under Brendan Rodgers, his recent participation in a bounce game, where he played 45 minutes, signals a return is near.
Hatate’s ability to influence games with his talent was recognised by Sutton, who claimed he could be Celtic’s “golden boy” if the Hoops march on to win the league.
Moreover, Sutton draws attention to the importance of Callum McGregor’s potential return to the squad. Despite fears that McGregor’s season could be prematurely ended due to an Achilles injury, Rodgers has maintained a hopeful tone regarding his recovery.
With Celtic gearing up for crucial matches, including the Easter Sunday away trip to Livingston, Sutton underscores the significance of having both McGregor and Hatate available for the title run-in.
He wrote in his RecordSport column: “Reo Hatate wasn’t in favour at the start. Now he could well be golden boy at the end.
“Hatate and Callum McGregor are the two best midfielders in Scotland. If Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers can have them both back fit and firing for the run-in, it’ll be a monumental boost for the defending champions at a perfect time. Let’s face it, Hatate has endured a horrendous season. He was my Player of the Year last term with his fabulous talent and ability to make things happen with his excellence.”
