Neil Lennon's verdict on Stripe Pletikosa
The former Spartak Moscow man played as a tralist last night against Cradiff City but had little to do as Celtic eased to a 1-0 win over Malky Mackay’s side.
Lennon intends playing Lucasz Zaluska against Hibs on Sunday but has been impressed by Pletikosa.
The Celtic boss said: “The keeper didn’t have much to do. Maybe one or two saves but whatever he did he handled it comfortably.
“It will be difficult to sign him on the evidence of that tonight but we have to make a decision.
“We will see what happens over the next few days. A short-term contract could be possible.
“I know the season starts on Sunday but we have a good keeper in Lukasz Zaluska and he can hold the fort until we get another one in.
“We have some options we are looking at. I was impressed with Stipe. He was confident and he is in pole position.”
Belgian keeper Stijn Stijnen is still an option despite claims that he had refused to go on trial with highly rated Polish keeper Grzegorz Sandomierski also an option.
Last season’s first choice keeper Fraser Forster was an unused substitute as Newcastle opened their three match tour of the United States with a 0-0 draw against Kansas City.
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