Celtic finally had that winning feeling back after they beat Aberdeen at the weekend.
Goals from Benjamin Nygren, Kieran Tierney and James Forrest handed Wilfried Nancy his first win as manager of the Hoops at the fifth attempt.
Although he stuck with his 3-4-3 formation, the players seemed to understand it much more and benefitted from having Kieran Tierney and Colby Donovan as wing-backs in the second half.
A number of players impressed; however, there was one notable absence from the squad entirely that leaves food for thought ahead of the January transfer window.
How much would you sell Reo Hatate for?
Why was Reo Hatate not in the Celtic squad for Aberdeen clash?
Amid the sighs of relief and celebrations about winning for the first time in five games, supporters and experts glossed over the fact that Reo Hatate wasn’t in the matchday squad for the Aberdeen win.
Hatate had started all four of the previous games under Nancy, but wasn’t even named as a substitute.
The midfielder’s absence wasn’t explained by the Hoops manager, but after watching the way that Celtic controlled the middle of the park, he may struggle to get back in.
Celtic should look at selling Reo Hatate
As good as the 28-year-old has been on occasions, he has also been extremely inconsistent.
For every good game he has, Hatate is then average at best for another five.
What is the one player you wish that Celtic had signed?
That isn’t sustainable nor healthy for any team. He clearly wasn’t missed in the win on Sunday, and a potential move away shouldn’t be ruled out.
Currently under contract until 2028, Hatate would still represent value for money if sold on, with the money potentially reinvested into someone more consistent.
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