Carl Starfelt was cautious when requested if Callum McGregor may play on the very prime of the English Premier League. However the Swedish defender could not assist however admit that David Martindale was in any other case spot on in his glowing evaluation of the skipper.
McGregor was the matchwinner for Celtic in opposition to Aberdeen of their hour of want on Saturday and continues to be the primary man in midfield for Ange Postecoglou. They face Livingston on Wednesday seeking to hold their red-hot successful streak going and Lions boss Martindale was stuffed with reward for the table-toppers, with McGregor singled out for his captain's contributions.
The Livi boss insisted the Scotland midfielder is the very best within the league and rated him adequate to play for the likes of Arsenal or Manchester Metropolis down south. And Starfelt, although reluctant to offer his captain the large promote for a league he hasn't performed in, reckons Martindale was on the cash.
When requested if he agrees, Starfelt mentioned: "Ooof, I can say he is a extremely large participant. I do not wish to touch upon any league I have not been in so it's kind of arduous for me to say. However clearly he is a extremely good participant and one of many higher gamers I've performed with in my profession - I am certain he may try this."
Talking on McGregor, Martindale mentioned: "Celtic have undoubtedly received considered one of, if not the very best midfielder within the league in Callum McGregor. For me, he's a prime 4, prime six Premier League participant, that’s how extremely I fee him. He’s a implausible captain and a implausible participant."
McGregor has performed 13 instances for Celtic this season after lacking a bit of the pre-break motion with an damage. However he introduced his return at Pittodrie over the weekend and appears a cert to begin once more as they appear to make it ten cinch Premiership wins on the trot.
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