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Thursday 23rd February 2023

Celtic Premier Sports Cup

Celtic three to watch

Craig Fowler from A View From the Terrace looks at some of the key players for Celtic ahead of Sunday's Viaplay Cup final against Rangers...

Reo Hatate
Arguably the best player in Scottish football right now and the likely front-runner for POTY awards. He's in terrific goalscoring form, having bagged a brace in each of his last two games against Aberdeen and St Mirren. Hatate has a tremendous range of passing but with the movement and elusiveness of an attacking midfielder. He's already shown in an Old Firm fixture that he's capable of dominating, as he did in the 3-0 win at Celtic Park last February. Even if Rangers do manage to shut him down, it should only open up space for the likes of Callum McGregor, Aaron Mooy or Matt O'Riley. 

Jota
It feels like he's almost flown under the radar a little this season after his heroics of last term, but Jota still has nine goals and a bucket full of assists so far and likely remains the most singularly destructive player in the league, given his ability to both create and score goals so consistently. Things could be tight at the National Stadium and in such situations it's always good to have someone who can produce a piece of genius from nowhere - Jota is certainly that man.

Cameron Carter-Vickers
There is no doubt Rangers have a number of attacking talents capable of making Celtic pay if the defence doesn't keep itself together at Hampden on Sunday. Of the unit, Carter-Vickers is the most consistent defender. He's constantly a rock at the back for the reigning champions and always reliable in possession. His performance at Ibrox in the 2-1 win for Celtic last season, the match which pretty much ensured the title was going to the East End of Glasgow, was exceptional. Another just like that at the weekend could go a long way to ensuring a victory for Ange Postecoglou's side.

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