Hyunjun Yang’s back-to-back starts for Celtic have provided a platform to showcase his abilities, but the South Korean winger is yet to deliver the consistency required to cement a regular spot in Brendan Rodgers’ starting XI.

Yang’s energy and willingness to get involved in the action were evident against Motherwell. He worked hard to find pockets of space and made himself available in attacking areas. However, his inability to deliver a decisive final ball or finish continues to undermine his overall contribution.

Rodgers has shown faith in the winger, often preferring him over Luis Palma in key fixtures, including Champions League matches and derbies. Yet, Yang’s performances remain inconsistent, raising questions about his readiness to deputise for Nicolas Kuhn, which could see Celtic dip into the January market for a winger.

Nicolas Kuhn’s return to the bench against Motherwell and subsequent goal after coming on as a substitute highlights the gap in effectiveness between the two players. Kuhn’s clinical edge and composure in front of goal have made him indispensable in Celtic’s attacking setup.

With Kuhn likely to regain his starting place for Sunday’s clash against St Johnstone at Celtic Park, Yang may find himself back on the fringes of the first team.

Yang’s struggles with decision-making in the final third and technical execution are evident, but there’s still a sense that untapped potential lies beneath the surface. Rodgers’ continued support suggests the manager sees qualities in the player that can be developed with time and patience. But will he get time and patience at Celtic?

The January window could be telling.