“I have never seen Reo Hatate’s distribution so bad,” McCann said on the TV after the player had given it away again at the edge of his own box.
Rangers lead Celtic 1-0 at half-time. Despite the scoreline, the spotlight was on Hatate and his sloppy play. “Rangers have turned it over more than once, but it has never been so bad from him,” McCann added.
Hatate also had a somewhat decent opportunity inside the area when he was given the ball. Instead of leaving it for Kyogo, who was right behind him and in a better position, Hatate decided to take matters into his own hands. This decision proved costly as he lost his footing and control of the ball, squandering the chance for Celtic to equalize.
As the tension mounts and the mistakes accumulate, it’s evident that Brendan Rodgers will have a lot to address in the changing room during half-time. The manager was visibly frustrated at numerous points during the first half, and it’s clear that some changes are necessary if Celtic wants to turn the game around in the second half.
