Dembele’s message
Football Soccer - Borussia Monchengladbach v Celtic - UEFA Champions League Group Stage - Group C - Stadion im Borussia-Park, Monchengladbach, Germany - 1/11/16 Celtic's Moussa Dembele applauds fans at full time Reuters / Wolfgang Rattay Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.
He didn’t find the net but Moussa Dembele played his part in Celtic’s 4-0 win over Linfield.
The French star replaced Leigh Griffiths in the starting XI as he continues his push towards match fitness.
There were a few chances snatched at and moves that broke down but plenty of signs that he is getting back to the explosive form that lit up the Celtic side last season.
A great victory tonight. Serious team performance and wonderful support from the fans. Focus on the next game now @celticfc ????????????
— Moussa Dembélé (@MDembele_10) July 19, 2017
Celtic will find out later today the outcome of the disciplinary charge that Griffiths faces from UEFA for typing a Celtic scarf to a post at Windsor Park.
A suspension is unlikely but is among the sanctions that UEFA can impose.
Griffiths missed last night’s match due to a calf injury but is expected to be fit to face Rosenborg.
Brendan Rodgers was pleased with his side’s display with midfielder Olivier Ntcham making his debut with a 67 minute appearance before being replaced by Stuart Armstrong.