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Celtic player ratings: Big players fail to deliver as Neil Lennon's men suffer shock Betfred Cup exit

Here are Celtic's player ratings as Neil Lennon's side are put out of the Betfred Cup with a 2-0 defeat to Ross County.

Celtic player ratings

Barkas

The keeper replaced Scott Bain in the line-up , but he was hardly tested so it's difficult to guage if he took his chance or not. Went the wrong way for the penalty and couldn't do much about the second goal either. 6

Elhamed

Struggled to provide Celtic with the width they badly needed. Too many times, he cut inside instead of trying to get to the by-line. 5

Jullien

The Frenchman picked up a few knocks in the first half but soldiered on. Bad mistake to lunge in on Stewart to give away the penalty. 4

Ajer

Some slack passing from the Norwegian in the first half including a moment when he was nearly caught out attempting a back pass. Moved to right back in the second half when Elhamed went off. 5

Bitton

Loose with his passing out from the back in the first 45, but didn't really put a foot wrong defensively, although struggled with Stewart's physicality. Celtic's problems were at the front of the pitch. 5

Laxalt

Probably one of his worst performances since his arrival and perhaps he could have been a little fatigued. Struggled to provide width and get into dangerous areas. Poor final ball.  4

Brown

Criticised for his performance midweek, but battled away against the County midfield. Put himself about and broke up play several times. He did his job, but the players ahead of him didn't.  6

Christie

Looked isolated in the first half and grew into the game at the break, but never really got into the areas Celtic would have wanted him too. Poor delivery from set pieces all game long. 5

Rogic

Like Christie, the Aussie midfielder was poor. He had one moment of brilliance as he played in Ajeti, who hit the post, but a part from that wasn't much of a threat. 5

Ajeti

Should have brought Celtic level as he hit the post before the break. Didn't really link up with Edouard well, but that was really the only moment he was given any kind of service. 5

Edouard

The French striker had a few half chances but was relatively quiet the full game. Not playing at the level that fans know he can reach. 5

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Subs:

McGregor

On for the last 20 minutes or so, but struggled to get into the game. Slack passing at times. 3

Elyounoussi

Had a glorious chance at 1-0 as he steered a headeer wide. Should have put it on target, but didn't really unlock the County defence when he was on. 4

Duffy

On for the last 10 minutes as Celtic. Strange substitution with the home side chasing the game. 3

Klimala

On for the final five minutes. 3

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