Neil McCann criticises Celtic star who has ‘never been so bad’ at one thing in Rangers clash first-half clash.

In front of a full home crowd, the Hoops lacked inventiveness and gave up possession far too frequently at Ibrox. After a good set-piece delivery, Kyogo had a half-chance after 72 seconds, but the ball simply would not seat for him inside the six-yard box. After Ianis Hagi gave the home team what could be considered a well-earned lead, Vaclav Cerny struck the crossbar, but the Celts lacked attacking zeal. According to fellow analyst Chris Sutton, Sky Sports pundit Neil McCann was one who saw precisely that in a “flat” first forty-five.

McCann says Reo Hatate’s distribution has ‘never been so bad’

However, the former Gers winger also singled out one player who had a terrible first half in which he did not have any success at all. McCann said he had never witnessed the Japanese international’s passing as bad as it was prior to the break and blamed midfielder Reo Hatate for his awful performance. Hatate gave over the ball far too frequently, and McCann believes it was the worst he has ever witnessed. After the player gave it away once more at the edge of his own box, McCann remarked on the TV, “I have never seen Reo Hatate’s distribution so bad.”

Rangers lead Celtic 1-0 at half-time

“He has always been so bad, but Rangers have turned it over multiple times.” When Hatate was given the ball inside the area, he too had a respectable chance. Hatate chose to take it in stride rather than pass it to Kyogo, who was right behind his teammate, but he finally lost his footing and lost possession of the ball. The manager was clearly irritated at many moments throughout the first half, so Brendan Rodgers will undoubtedly give the team a good shake in the locker room at halftime.

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