Celtic career off to a flier with the vital opener as the Hoops eventually saw off resilient Ross County. The on-loan Spurs defender’s deflected long range drive from 30 yards gave Ange Postecoglou’s side the second half breakthrough before Albian Ajeti’s late double made the points safe.
There was also a lively debut for borrowed Benfica winger Jota but Celts had to dig it out as solid Ross County hung tough as they attempted a repeat of last season’s League Cup win at Parkhead.
Celtic were without injured attackers Kyogo and James Forrest, while new Bhoy Giorgios Giakoumakis is still building fitness, while Greg Taylor was forced off after a flare up of his shoulder problem suffered against AZ Alkmaar last month.Postegoclou was relieved.
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