CELTIC STAR Josip Juranovic could not play through the injury he picked up at Hampden and was forced off the pitch during the disappointing defeat on Sunday.
When Juranovic and Taylor left the pitch, the team lost its shape. The inverted full-back role is pivotal to Ange Postecoglou’s teams. With Ralston and left-back and Welsh at right-back, Celtic looked lost.
The Croatian had tried to soldier on and play through his injury, but it was clear it was hampering him. Postecoglou had no choice but to take him off.
There is no update on the full-back’s injury, with fans hoping it’s nothing serious and he can return to the side for the weekend’s match in Dingwall.
It goes to show how important a role both Juranovic and Taylor play. When the pair were off the pitch, Celtic’s rhythm fell flat.
Celtic’s left-back position has never been the same since Tierney left. Despite many attempts, he’ll never be replaced. Taylor has been brilliant in the position this season. Celebrating his goal yesterday, you could see what it meant to him.
