Celtic picked up a crucial 2-1 win over Sturm Graz to kick-start their Europa League campaign at Parkhead.
Brendan Rodgers’ men appeared in real danger of losing at home for the second time in a row in Europe after Toni Horvat had put the Austrians ahead and put Graz on course to join Barcelona’s 2007-08 side as the only teams to have the distinction of beating both Celtic and Rangers in Europe in the same season.
However, Celtic recovered after the break and in a stirring fightback, levelled through Liam Scales and 61 minutes before Benjamin Nygren headed home the winner three minutes later.
Celtic do have injury concerns, though, after striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Alistair Johnston picked up hamstring injuries, while defender Cameron Carter-Vickers limped off at the end with what appeared to be an ankle knock.
Celtic now 21st in the Europa League standing after three rounds of fixtures.
We give each player a mark out of ten for their performance at Celtic Park.

9. Benjamin Nygren - 7
What a night for the Swede. Missed four really good chances but finally got himself on the scoresheet with a header. A perplexing performance at times. | SNS Group

10. Sebastian Tounekti - 6
A quiet game by his standards, although he dovetailed nicely with Tierney at times down his left flank. Came off for Balikwisha. | SNS Group

11. Kelechi Iheanacho - n/a
The Nigerian striker slumped to the turf after just three minutes with a hamstring issue. A big worry for Celtic given that he is their only No 9 of repute. | SNS Group

12. Johnny Kenny - 5
Plenty of energy but lacked composure at the vital moment. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group


