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James McLaughlin

Sutton predicts two Martin O'Neill 'curveballs' in Celtic XI vs Rangers

Chris Sutton. (Image: Shutterstock)

Chris Sutton says Martin O'Neill could leave Celtic's record signing, Kasper Hogh, on the bench at Ibrox.

Hogh, who joined the club for a fee in excess of £11million from Bodo/Glimt this summer, has recorded four goal contributions in his first six appearances.

But Sutton thinks Camilo Duran is much better suited to playing through the middle, and should start there against Rangers.

The former Celtic striker also believes new goalkeeper Sam Johnstone will begin ahead of Viljami Sinisalo in the first Glasgow derby of the season.

"He could chuck another few curveballs this weekend," Sutton said of O'Neill (RecordSport). "There might be a few of them. I would think Sam Johnstone has played himself into the team with his assured display the other night, even if I do have sympathy for Viljami Sinisalo, who hasn’t done much wrong.

‌ "The back four and midfield are pretty set, while the big questions for him going to Ibrox are in the forward areas – who plays up front and who plays out left?


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"And I can see O’Neill leaving Celtic’s record signing Kasper Hogh on the bench with Camilo Duran getting the nod. I like Hogh but Duran’s form has made him undroppable and you get the best out of him through the middle.

"I get why some people have suggested he move off to the left wing but it’s not something that would work for me. He’s not even played a minute out there for Celtic and it would upset the balance of the team."

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