Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston has praised fellow team-mate Reo Hatate, claiming that the midfielder can sometimes "go under the radar".

Since joining from MLS side CF Montreal, the 24-year-old has played seven times for the Scottish champions and he has recognised the talent of the Japan international

The defender was asked who was the most skilful player at the club. While acknowledging that winger Jota was talented, he was keen to highlight Hatate as someone who possesses a lot of technical ability.

Speaking to the club's official Youtube channel, he said: "I think there’s one that definitely stands out.

“It’s hard to go against the Portuguese sensation Jota.

“Just so technical, so clean with everything he does.

"But also a little shoutout to Reo [Hatate], I think he goes a little under the radar with how technical he is.

“His first touch is just so clean with everything he does so I think these two are most technical.”

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Meanwhile, David Dickinson has been announced as the referee for Celtic's game against St Johnstone in Perth.

The whistler has taken charge of two games involving the Hoops this season.

He was involved in a penalty controversy after awarding a spot kick against the Scottish champions in November.

Alexandro Bernabei was judged to have handled the ball at home to Dundee United despite being in mid-air and having his hands behind his back.

Dickinson will be assisted by Callum Spence and Ross MacLeod, with David Munro as the fourth official.

Greg Aitken will be in charge of VAR for the fixture and his assistant will be David Dunne.

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