Celtic midfielder Luke McCowan has been given a huge opportunity this afternoon, with the Scotsman set to start against Motherwell at Fir Park.
With captain Callum McGregor dropping out of the squad and Arne Engels benched, it will be interesting to see the role McCowan plays in midfield, alongside Paulo Bernardo and Reo Hatate against Stuart Kettlewell’s side.
The reasoning behind McGregor dropping out of the side remains unknown, with Brendan Rodgers set to brief the media pre-match.
However, Celtic fans will be hopeful that, if he’s injured, the skipper can return as quickly as possible.
This afternoon presents an opportunity for McCowan to cement a starting place in the squad, following impressive performances off the bench against Ross County and Hearts.
His attitude has been second to none, giving everything off the bench and certainly pushing those around him.
With the former Dundee captain likely to play a significant role at Celtic in the coming years, it’s exciting not only for McCowan but also for Celtic supporters, who can see that he’s not here to just make up the numbers, he’s here to start.
As a boyhood Hoops supporter, it’s no wonder he appears so highly motivated to succeed.
