Celtic player ratings vs Hibernian: Benjamin Nygren stinks, trio get 4/10

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Credit: Imago Sun 3 May 2026 14:32, UK Celtic needed second half substitute Kelechi Iheanacho to net the winning goal to overcome the ten men of Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road.Jamie McGrath was sent off in the first half for a wild challenge on Alastair Johnston, and Celtic took advantage by dominating proceedings.Martin O’Neill’s side found the breakthrough when Daizen Maeda tucked home Johnston’s cross from close-range.However, Celtic were pegged back on the stroke of half-time when Joe Newell struck, following a lengthy VAR review for a possible handball.Iheanacho had an instant impact off the bench in the second half to score the winning goal, and keep Celtic’s Scottish Premiership title hopes alive. ⚽ Celtic Matchday ⚽ >Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Hoops fixture. VISIT THE CELTIC MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Daizen Maeda at the centre of the action at Easter RoadDaizen Maeda came into this match in form having scored three goals and grabbed two assists in his last two appearances.The 28-year-old added to that tally at Easter Road, even though he missed two chances in the first half to break the deadlock sooner for Celtic.Minutes Played90Shots3Big Chances Missed1Expected Goals1.37Daizen Maeda’s stats for Celtic against Hibernian.The forward broke free of the Hibs defence on two occasions, but could not find the target, nor test goalkeeper Jordan Smith.Maeda was also the centre of a major penalty shout for the Hoops, when Smith looked to have brought him down inside the penalty area, but the referee turned away the appeals.Defensive calamity could have cost Celtic dearlyWhilst the return of Johnston was a boost for O’Neill, with the 27-year-old making his first start since August, the Hoops allowed Hibs back into the game before half-time.Hibs’ equaliser was one of only two shots on target that the home side had in the opening 45 minutes, and came from a header back into his own penalty area from Benjamin Nygren.Viljami Sinisalo and Auston Trusty then lacked communication to clear the ball, as Newell benefitted despite a hint of handball.

Celtic could target a new number one goalkeeper this summer, as sources revealed to Football Insider, whilst Trusty has still yet to fully convince that he is a long-term solution in the centre-back role.Celtic player ratings vs HibsViljami Sinisalo – 5/10Alistair Johnston – 7/10Auston Trusty – 5/10Liam Scales – 5/10Kieran Tierney – 6/10Callum McGregor – 6/10Arne Engels – 4/10Sebastian Tounekti – 4/10Benjamin Nygren – 3/10Hyun-Jun Yang – 4/10Daizen Maeda – 7/10SubstitutesLuke McCowan (On for Johnston 63′) – 4/10James Forrest (On for Tounekti 63′) – 5/10Kelechi Iheanacho (On for Yang 70′) – 6/10Anthony Ralston (On for Nygren 77′) – 4/10