Celtic and Rangers played out a goalless draw, the first time they have done so since 2017. Brendan Rodgers handed Michel-Ange Balikwisha a debut for the game at Ibrox, but Celtic were disappointing in the first half, failing to register a shot. The game saw a lack of action until the latter stages.
Here is a breakdown of the individual player ratings for Celtic against Rangers:
- Kasper Schmeichel: 6/10 – Had little to do in the game but needs to improve distribution.
- Anthony Ralston: 5/10 – Struggled in the first half but improved after the break.
- Cameron Carter-Vickers: 7/10 – Impressive performance, winning headers and leading by example.
- Liam Scales: 6/10 – Solid display alongside Carter-Vickers.
- Kieran Tierney: 5/10 – Faced challenges but handled them relatively well.
- Reo Hatate: 4/10 – Looked out of rhythm and had a sloppy performance.
- Callum McGregor: 5/10 – Decent performance but inconsistent passing.
- Arne Engels: 5/10 – Started well but faded as the game progressed.
- Benjamin Nygren: 5/10 – Uncomfortable out wide despite previous good performances.
- Daizen Maeda: 4/10 – Ineffective upfront, highlighting the need for a new striker.
- Michel-Ange Balikwisha: 5/10 – Underwhelming debut, given the tough circumstances.
Substitutes:
- James Forrest: 6/10 – Tried to create opportunities but had some misplaced passes.
- Shin Yamada: 6/10 – Showed hard work and potential as a raw talent.
- Marcelo Saracchi: 5/10 – Some mistakes but faced a challenging situation.
- Luke McCowan: N/A.
Overall, it was a mixed performance from Celtic players, with some struggling to make an impact in the match against Rangers.
