Hibs goalkeeper Ofir Marciano has been speaking about Celtic manager Neil Lennon before the Edinburgh side’s visit to Glasgow today, Deadline News reports.
Marciano was in excellent form against Rangers last week. His double save from Scott Arfield was a big reason they earned a point at Easter Road.
Today he’ll be intent on securing a result against the Bhoys too.
He arrived in Scotland from Ashdod in Israel thanks to Lennon and has lauded the Celtic boss ahead of today’s fixture.
As quoted by Deadline News, the 30-year-old said: “Neil brought me here and gave me my chance in Scotland. I think I did well for him and I really appreciate him as a manager and a person.
“I’m happy that I had someone who pushed me every day. Expectations are high with Neil Lennon. But you are the one who needs to set standards and expectations – you cannot progress unless you are also pushing yourself.
“It was a good combination for me.”
Lennon’s project at Hibs ended pretty acrimoniously, so it’s interesting to hear he still has the respect of some in the dressing room at Easter Road.
Marciano will be a difficult man to get past today. The goals conceded against Steven Gerrard’s team were the first from open play he’d let in all season.
Hibs have shipped just five league goals, the same amount as Celtic.
Jack Ross has his team playing with confidence, aggression and organisation.
However, if the Bhoys can reach top form today, this will be their toughest test of the season.
Hopefully, Lennon can get one over on his old team and keep pushing forward at the top end of the table.
In other news, the manager has hinted David Turnbull could be unleashed at Celtic Park today.
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