Celtic player ratings vs Rangers: Daizen Maeda disgraceful, 2/10 teammate cannot wear the shirt again
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The Bhoys have hit the buffers in recent weeks, but Reo Hatate’s last-gasp equaliser proved enough to keep Martin O’Neill’s men in the title race.Youssef Chermiti’s stunning brace had Rangers two goals up at the half-time interval, before Kieran Tierney’s headers reduced the deficit for O’Neill’s men.Celtic then earned redemption in the final stages of the game, when Hatate saw a penalty saved by Jack Butland, before following in and converting the rebound.With that in mind, Football Insider rates the performances of every Celtic player out of 10, after a potentially season-defining comeback. VISIT THE CELTIC MATCH HUBRead More: ‘I’m afraid’ – Keith Wyness rips into Celtic and Rangers after crushing Scottish blow MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Daizen Maeda has reached the end at CelticDaizen Maeda has been the primary source of creativity for Celtic for several years now, but he has endured a hugely difficult campaign this time around.
Maeda has been central to everything for Celtic in Old Firm fixtures over the years, but he hardly did anything right during the latest edition of the derby. Credit: ImagoMaeda was simply not effective at the top of the pitch at all for Celtic, and as a result, he was worthy of little more than a 3/10 rating.Read More: ‘He is finished’ – Celtic told to accept late Daizen Maidea offerDane Murray cannot play for the Bhoys againCeltic have had problems with their lack of depth at centre-back since the start of the season, after Cameron Carter-Vickers’ injury has left a major hole in their squad.They moved to sign Brentford starlet Benjamin Arthur on loan in the final stages of the January window, but O’Neill has opted to start youngster Dane Murray ahead of him in recent weeks.
He looked shaky every time the hosts attacked throughout the afternoon, and it was yet more evidence that he cannot continue to start if Celtic are to have a genuine chance of winning the league. Murray is simply not at the required level for a title-chasing club, and as a result, his display at Ibrox should be the final straw for his Celtic career.Read More: Celtic and Rangers face ‘disastrous’ £40m reality as ‘terrible’ trap door opensCeltic player ratings vs RangersViljami Sinisalo – 5Julian Araujo – 3Dane Murray – 2Liam Scales – 4Kieran Tierney – 6Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – 4Benjamin Nygren – 5Callum McGregor – 5Yang Hyun-Jun – 4Junior Adamu – 3Daizen Maeda – 3SubstitutesSebastian Tounekti – 5Reo Hatate – 6Marcelo Saracchi – 5Luke McCowan – 4James Forrest – N/A Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Celtic Insider Access Get the full story from Celtic Park and Lennoxtown with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Glasgow.