Alfredo Morelos for slapping Scott Brown during his side's 2-0 win over Celtic on Saturday. TV cameras caught Morelos clipped Brown on the back of the head at a free kick during the first half of the derby at Celtic Park.
And former Aberdeen striker Whelan insist sit was a 'petulant and childish' move that could have changed the game in Celtic's favour if referee John Beaton had sent Morelos off.
Morelos has twice seen red in games against Celtic with the first of those for lashing out at Brown in a March 2019 defeat.The Colombian didn't manage to score but did cause some problems for Shane Duffy, Kristoffer Ajer and Stephen Welsh at the heart of Celtic's defence.And Whelan said he should be focusing on breaking his duck instead of worrying.
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