Sky pundit praises 'brilliant' form of Celtic star who offers 'so much more' than team-mate

Greg Taylor is the undisputed choice at left-back for Celtic because he “offers so much more” than Diego Laxalt, according to James McFadden.

Celtic left-back Greg Taylor has been enjoying a run in the side of late.

The Sky Sports pundit described the former Kilmarnock star as being “brilliant” ever since he regained his place in the starting XI.

Taylor found himself out of the side earlier in the season after Laxalt was recruited on loan from Milan. However, the Uruguayan’s patchy form granted a reprieve for the 23-year-old.

In the 2-1 win over St Johnstone, Taylor laid on the cross for Odsonne Edouard to score the winning goal. On the broadcast, McFadden praised the defender.

He said: “Greg Taylor, for me, has been brilliant since coming back into the side. He offers so much more down that left-hand side than Diego Laxalt because he’s got that a final pass.

"That was a brilliant pass into Edouard. He picks him out really well and there’s good pace on it. It allows Edouard to do his stuff.”

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