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Josh McCafferty

Chris Sutton names two Celtic standouts vs Kilmarnock but key question remains

Chris Sutton namechecked Kelechi Iheanacho and Sebastian Tounekti as two key players for Celtic in their 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock on Sunday.

The former came on as a second-half substitute and won it for the Bhoys late on with a cool spot-kick.

Tounekti stood out after starting on the left wing, remaining tricky in his play and providing a constant threat, although he lost his man for Kilmarnock's equaliser.


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Taking to X post-match, Sutton outlined the pair's contributions, but questioned what might've been if they were signed in time for the Champions League play-off with Kairat Almaty.

"What a start to his Celtic career by Kelechi Iheanacho," he said. "Cool penalty to win it in injury time.

"Tounekti excellent and begs the question what if he’d have been signed pre Champions League.

"Kilmarnock brave display. Stunning header from Watson to level it. Celtic back top."

Celtic are next in action in the Premier Sports Cup a week today as they travel to face Partick Thistle. Brendan Rodgers' men moved to the top of the Scottish Premiership with their win today, and nine points ahead of city rivals Rangers.

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