Joe Hart: The mark of an effective Celtic goalkeeper is having the concentration to perform when called upon after a match spent mostly spectating – Hart rose to that last night. The Englishman’s two saves with less than half an hour remaining were not tie-defining but they were certainly confidence-boosting. The roar of the crowd in response to them tells you how much such reliability has been missed. 6
Anthony Ralston: A dogged display from the 22-year-old as he went about his work with typical commitment defensively and displayed more of the confidence that has been evident in his last couple of games when he did venture into the forward areas. 6
Stephen Welsh: Yet again the young defender demonstrated how much he has improved with the ball at his feet – so much so that it’s getting to the stage it doesn’t need to be pointed out. Welsh also seems to be developing a composed demeanour in general and, aside from getting caught under the ball after misjudging a header, put in a performance that suggests he is well worth a run in the team for the foreseeable. 6
Carl Starfelt: A mostly assured display from the Swede and further signs he is feeling a lot more comfortable at his new club. In particular his excellent positioning to turn away a Jablonec cross while under pressure just after the hour mark and his block after Joe Hart was dispossessed in his box near the end stands out, although he was probably quite lucky not to concede a penalty for a rash slide tackle. 6
Greg Taylor: Full of energy and showed an assertiveness to his forward play that was encouraging, including notching a nice assist for David Turnbull’s opening goal after winning the ball back just outside the Jablonec penalty area. Defensively he was tenacious while always showing his usual willingness to support Christie ahead of him too. 7
Callum McGregor: He has always been an influential player but so far, since taking the armband permanently, he almost radiates confidence. Whether picking the ball up from the defenders, breaking up Jablonec attacks with interceptions or winning it back in the air, McGregor was there. Sometimes literally conducting the play with his gestures, the 28-year-old seemed like he had control of proceedings from the pre-match huddle and did not relinquish it. Another captain’s performance. 7
David Turnbull: Ostensibly playing a deeper role from the outset but, in practice, he had the freedom to roam and create across the middle of the park however he saw fit. Both his goals were of high quality and this – combined with his impressive performance against Dundee – is surely a sign that he has now incontrovertibly clicked into gear under Ange Postecoglou. 8
James Forrest: Back on the right wing as Liel Abada dropped out the squad altogether due to a knock and looked more comfortable. Forrest was persistent and creative throughout the opening stages – including a defence-splitting, outside-of-the-boot pass through for Kyogo’s disallowed goal – while showing signs he is feeling the belief course through him again when it comes to taking on his man. A quieter second half did not stop him getting on the scoresheet by following up Edouard’s saved shot. 7
Tom Rogic: Belied his reputation as a slow starter with an early through ball for Kyogo, from which the forward really should have scored. His Celtic resurgence continued unabated thereafter, with a series of classy passes and timely interceptions thrown in with a repertoire of twists, turns and twirls. Rogic, more than anyone, seems to ‘get’ Kyogo’s incessant craving to exploit even the tiniest of spaces in behind the defence and the Australian religiously tried to feed that hunger with quick balls high and low where Turnbull, for instance, preferred to hold on to the ball slightly too long for the striker's liking. 7
Ryan Christie: Took a few minutes to get going but when he did there was no doubt he was in the mood again. Christie was a constant threat down the left and a well-used out-ball for Turnbull, Rogic and McGregor as he put in a more industrious performance than against Dundee – different, yes, but no less important. 7
Kyogo Furuhashi: Sent through by Rogic with 30 seconds on the clock but contrived to complicate matters for himself with just the keeper to beat. He broke the Jablonec lines twice more in the opening 15 minutes and was denied a goal by the offside flag. His general play was once again impressive as he pressed the Jablonec central defenders every chance he got while his constant willingness to make the runs required - even if they are not always utilised - looks set to cause absolute havoc this season. 7
Substitutes – Odsonne Edouard (on for Furuhashi 66): Made a good run in behind for a Christie pass shortly after coming on, missed the chance but Forrest followed up to poke home. 5
Ismaila Soro (on for Rogic 73): Helped keep some level of intensity in the middle as time ticked away but his biggest drawback is simply that he's not McGregor. 5
Adam Montgomery (on for Christie 73): Played on the left in front of Taylor when he came on but did not get involved much beyond a high tackle for which he was booked. 5
Albian Ajeti (on for Turnbull 73): Missed a header after getting into a good position for a Forrest cross late on. 5
Nir Bitton (for Callum McGregor 84): Came on for the captain to see out the match in his natural central midfield position. 5
Subs not used: Scott Bain, Vasilis Barkas, Boli Bolingoli, Osaze Urhoghide
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