Matt O'Riley has admitted no-one can fill the shoes of Callum McGregor with the midfielder set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines. But he is adamant he posseses the quality to deputise in the Celtic captain's absence.
McGregor hobbled off injured during the Hoops Champions League defeat to RB Leipzig last week with O'Riley tasked to fill in for the 29-year-old. The former MK Dons star has become a fans favourite since signing for Ange Postecoglou's men in January and has shown he is capable of impressing in several positions across the midfield despite being predominately used in further up the pitch alongside Reo Hatate with McGregor doing more of the defensive work.
"You can't really replace Cal, not even just his football side, just what he brings as a character in the team," O'Riley said. "I'm not thinking about it on a personal level to be honest, I'm just there to do what I can do in that position.
