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‘Wow’: James McFadden was amazed by 25-year-old Celtic player vs Atletico Madrid

The performance by Celtic in last night’s crucial Champions League tie was a brilliant team effort. A 2-2 draw was a fair result but Brendan Rodgers should be very proud of the effort his team put in.

The whole team put in a shift but there was one player that left James McFadden absolutely amazed. The former Scotland striker was over the moon with Liam Scales’ performance as the Iri🙈shman stood up against the threat of Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata.

McFadden said [], “Outstanding. I thought everything h✱e done, he looked confident and assured. I thought he was magnificent.

“I remember you know, it was [Gustaf] Lagerbielke and Scales for the Rangers game at Ibrox and a lot of people were saying that can’t be the pairing for the Cham♒pions League opener.

“Wow. He’s been exceptional. He hasn’t put a foot w💜rong since coming into the team. He’s not afraid to play a forward pass, as a defender.

“I think he’s been absolutely outstanding.”

Liam Scales is becoming undroppable at Celtic

There, I’ve said it. I don’t care if Maik Nawrocki is back to full fitness or if Gustaf Lagerbielke has scored for Sweden, Liam Scales is the man to partner Cameron Carter-Vickers for the remainder of the season.

Or at the very least, until his performances dip. And I tell you what, that do𝕴esn’t look like it’s going to happen any time soon.

🔥The Irishma🔯n has been imperious since stepping up to alleviate a defensive injury crisis at the start of the season.

Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images
Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images

Many Celtic fans may have felt that whilst he can do a job in the SPFL, the Champions Leaಞgue may have been a step too far for Scalesܫ.

That hasn’t been the case. The 25-year-old was solid against Feyenoord, brilliant against Lazio and last night facing Atletico, Scales looked like an accomplished defender who has been playin𒈔﷽g at that level for years.

With another international break on the way, Scales will be nailed on for another call-up as his remarkable rise continues this season.

In other news, Chris Sutton claims Celtic are reไally missing 28-year-old player who they sold for £4m