For young Colby Donovan, things at Celtic just keep getting better and better.
Donovan was a bright spot in Celtic’s Europa League team’s 1-1 tie with Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday night.
Due to the injury to Alistair Johnston and the fact that Anthony Ralston only resumed training prior to the trip to Belgrade, the 19-year-old is only starting under Brendan Rodgers.
Chris Sutton is enjoying every second of Donovan wearing a Celtic shirt during that time, however it’s safe to say he’s more than taking a gamble.
Chris Sutton’s response to Celtic and Red Star Belgrade’s draw
Given that Sutton described the draw in Belgrade as “about right,” Donovan’s greatest strength is his seeming ease both with and without the ball.
He said that Donovan was acting “mature beyond his years” at that point, referring to the teen’s continued development in the recognisable green and white hues.
“Draw about right,” Sutton wrote. “Iheanacho is a better centre forward for Celtic because they have a focal point and someone to play off of.” need to make greater use of Maeda.
“Donovan is older than he is.”
Colby Donovan’s stats for Celtic in the Europa League vs Red Star
You expect Johnston to regain his starting position when he recovers from his injury, but Rodgers must use Donovan much more.
WhoScored gave the young player a rating of little under seven, indicating that his initial impressions of the Europa League are favourable.
One shot on goal, two dribbles, and two total tackles Wins from 3 aerials: 1 pass: 44
Accuracy of passing: 77.3%
Two crosses, three accurate long balls, one through ball, and 79 touches
Score: 6.72
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