Ball lost 43 times, 9 duels lost, 2 big chances missed: Celtic trio have nightmare vs Dundee

Celtic striker Giorgos Giakoumaks proved to be the hero at Parkhead on Sunday afternoon, with his hat-trick earning Ange Postecoglou’s side a 3-2 win against Dundee. 

The Hoops looked as if they wouldn’t capitalise on Rangers dropping points earlier in the day, however, Giakoumakis’ header with minutes remaining ensured Celtic would stretch their lead at the top of the Premiership to three points.

However, despite another three points, not everyone impressed at Celtic Park. Here at The Transfer Tavern, we’ve used statistical experts SofaScore to analyse Celtic’s three worst outfield performers to have played at least 45 minutes. In total, these players lost the ball a whopping 43 times, were second best in nine of their aerial and ground duels and also missed two big chances.

Maeda returned to the wing but struggled to make an impact at Parkhead, with Postecoglou bringing the January signing off with 23 minutes remaining.

He lost the ball on nine occasions, missed two big chances and was second-best in two duels. Maeda also failed to complete a cross and didn’t make a defensive contribution all afternoon.

Juranovic switched over to left-back with Anthony Ralston coming back into the starting XI but didn’t have the best of afternoons.

The 26-year-old lost the ball 14 times, lost four of his seven duels and completed just one cross. The full-back also made just one tackle and was dribbled past on two occasions.

O’Riley has been a revelation since joining in January, however, the midfielder had an off day by his standards and was brought off with the scores level.

He lost the ball 20 times, lost three ground duels and didn’t make an interception all afternoon. O’Riley also failed to register a shot or complete a dribble and