How the Celtic players rated after 4-2 San Siro defeat to AC Milan
Ratings out of ten for every Celtic player after defeat to AC Milan
Things were better for Celtic in tonight’s Europa League clash compared with recent showing from the Scottish champions.
There were goals. Two, in fact, as Tom Rogic and Odsonne Edouard put the visitors into a quick 2-0 lead away to the Serie A leaders. They were also competitive with their much-fancied hosts for the majority of the 90 minutes.
However, familiar failings were there for everyone to see. Goalkeeping and defending remains a major problem for manager Neil Lennon, who still clings to his job despite severe pressure from the club’s support.
Milan were quickly able to haul themselves level through Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Samu Castillejo. It was then Jens Petter Hauge shortly after the break who put the Italian side ahead for good, while Brahim Diaz added a fourth late on.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: Terrible day at office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of worst performances you've seen.
1. GK - Vasilis Barkas - 4
Made an early by gambling at the free-kick for Milan's first and then almost gifted them another with a dreadful clearance. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
2. DR - Hatem Abd Elhamed - 4
Another who started the game well, getting forward to support, but defensively he was very poor. The fourth goal summed his night up. Photo: Nikola Krstic - SNS Group
3. DC - Nir Bitton - 6
Continues to fall below expectations of a top class centre-back at this level, but far from the worst offender defensively on the night. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
4. Kristoffer Ajer - 6
A couple of hairy moments as Milan lay siege after getting one back, but settled down and had a decent game. Point off for poor positioning at the fourth. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group