Celtic reclaimed their spot at the top of the Scottish Premiership table with a convincing 3-0 victory over Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday. Brendan Rodgers made some tactical changes to his lineup following a grueling draw with Atalanta in the Champions League earlier in the week.
Despite missing captain Callum McGregor due to injury, Celtic seemed a bit sluggish in the early stages of the match. However, Luke McCowan quickly changed the tide of the game with the opening goal. Motherwell did have a couple of attempts hit the woodwork before McCowan’s strike, but they struggled to gain momentum.
Alistair Johnston extended Celtic’s lead in the second half with a well-timed header from Alex Valle’s cross, and Adam Idah sealed the victory coming off the bench. Neil Lennon praised McCowan for his impactful performance since joining the club, emphasizing the beauty of his goal and his overall comfort in the team setup.
With midfield competition strong at Celtic, McCowan’s impressive display against Motherwell will certainly give Rodgers something to think about in future team selections. WhoScored awarded the new signing a rating of 8.07, highlighting his significant involvement in the game with 72 touches and a key pass.
