Leigh Griffiths looks close to his best as he scored four times in a 9-1 win for a Celtic XI against St Gallen’s u-21 side this morning.
Against Pinkafeld the striker scored with a tap in, on Saturday his equaliser against Wiener was created by closing the keeper down and panicking him into a rushed clearance that broke kindly.
This morning with Celtic leading 3-0 after just over 10 minutes Griffiths showed all the confidence in the world to fend off a defender then lob the ball over the young keeper from 35 yards out.
???? @Leighgriff09 scores a ridiculous goal as the Bhoys beat St. Gallen U21s 9?-1? in this morning’s closed doors game!
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With his fitness upto speed and his strikers instinct clearly restored the former Hibs striker is ready to push for a starting spot next week against FK Sarajevo.
Neil Lennon appears to be considering the return of a two man strike force, the prospect of Griffiths and Odsonne Edouard in tandem is one that will delight Celtic fans as they await the start of the competitive action.
Tonight’s first team match kicks off at 6.30 CPT.
CELTIC: Gordon (Doohan 41); Morrison, Hendry (Oko Flex 60), Welsh, Gutman; Bitton, Henderson; Morgan, Christie (Dembele 60), Sinclair; Griffiths
SCORERS: Henderson, Morgan, Sinclair 2, Griffiths 4, Dembele
Developing into more than a rumour…https://t.co/DMQdhUuxja
— Joe McHugh (@videocelts) July 2, 2019