‘Really harsh’: Stephen McGinn says Celtic have a B team player who is much better than Alexandro Bernabei
According to pundit Stephen McGinn, Celtic have a young youngster that he thinks is superior to Alexandro Bernabei.
Since moving to Glasgow from Lanus in June 2022, the Argentine defender has had a lot of difficulty. And following yesterday’s transfer update, it appears that Bernabei is scheduled to depart the team after just 28 first-team games in the green and white hoops.
Hence, Greg Taylor would be Celtic’s only recognized first-team full-back if the 23-year-old were to finalize his transfer to Brazilian outfit Sport Club Internacional. This would leave Celtic severely short-handed at left-back.
Not until Brendan Rodgers gives the Celtic B team a quick look, as there is one guy who is simply waiting to provide the much-needed cover.
According to McGinn, [The Go Radio Football Show], “I’m, probably, happy that he is going. When I look at Alexandro Bernabei, and this may sound harsh, but I looked at what they scout in terms of a left back and you look at, first of all, the size. “Immediately you point to the size and think he’s very, very small for a defender. Then you think he must be really talented on the ball. “He’s very inconsistent on the ball. The games he’s just played for Celtic the ball breaks down with him in possession quite a bit. “He’s quick but he’s not super quick. He can’t defend his back.”
He’s not very good in the air, as evidenced by the goal he just lost. When you look at players like Mitchel Frame within the building, he must possess qualities that make him a better fit for Celtic, right?
And with the way he’s playing, I doubt we’ll see him on the field until the end of the year. I anticipate that Liam Scales, Mitchel Frame, or Anthony Ralston will be deployed as cover.
McGinn and I both agree on this. Although I acknowledge that Taylor’s form has made it tough for Bernabei to break into the Celtic first team, he hasn’t been able to take advantage of the opportunities that have come his way.
Conversely, young Frame could develop into a very talented player for Celtic. The 18-year-old defender was thrown in for his Champions League debut in the team’s victory over Feyenoord, and he received great reviews for not looking out of place in the greatest league in Europe.
He hasn’t played since, though, and with Bernabei’s impending departure, perhaps he’ll get another opportunity before the season ends.
This season, Rodgers has given players like Rocco Vata and young Daniel Kelly an opportunity. Celtic supporters will be hopeful that this is the start of the club’s plans to start integrating some of our top Lennoxtown talent into the starting lineup.
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