Forget Reo Hatate, there is another Celtic star who needs to be dropped against Feyenoord

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Celtic left it late but were able to secure a vital three points on Saturday night.

Callum McGregor’s 95th minute winner was the difference at St Mirren as the Hoops put the pressure on Hearts to restore their seven-point lead at the top of the table.

Martin O’Neill’s side struggled to break down a stern St Mirren defence, with some of those starting failing to make a huge impact.

Johnny Kenny and Reo Hatate were both underwhelming, but there was another who has struggled to make an impact, and should be dropped for Thursday’s Europa League tie against Feyenoord.

Sebastian Tounekti must be dropped by Celtic

Sebastian Tounekti made a blistering start to life at Celtic but has since tapered off as the weeks go by.

When he first joined, the winger looked like someone capable of beating any full-back and scoring a goal or two.

However, the Tunisia international has struggled to leave his mark in recent weeks and it feels like he has been figured out to an extent.

Tounekti’s place in the side means that Daizen Maeda has to play on the right-hand side or down the middle, where he isn’t in his natural position and therefore weakening his best traits.

When something isn’t working, changes need to be made and that means that the 23-year-old should have a game or two out of the starting XI.

Who would replace Sebastian Tounekti?

Maeda is the obvious candidate to come in, meaning that James Forrest, Hyunjun Yang and Michel-Ange Balikwisha would go out on the right.

Benjamin Nygren could also play on the right, which has been a common theme since Arne Engels returned to the midfield trio.

For some of his replacements, it would be a chance for them to become a regular starter, but also give Tounekti the chance to readjust and rediscover his best form.