Alistair Johnston gets Celtic position change nod as Canadian theory throws Hatate curveball
dailyrecord.co.ukA Canadian experiment theory has suggested that Alistair Johnston could move forward from his traditional Celtic right-back role.The 25-year-old has been a Parkhead hit since arriving from Montreal last winter and is out on international duty with his country.
They face matches with Jamaica over the course of the next week and Johnston will be expected to tussle with the likes of Demarai Gray and Leon Bailey on the flanks.OneSoccer's preview show in Canada has suggested a different role for the right-back.
Sports commentator Gareth Wheeler and former Canadian Premier League midfielder Jordan Wilson were asked to nominate their one 'experiment' they'd like to see boss John Herdman put in place.
And Wheeler kicked things off with Johnston selected as a central defensive midfielder. Callum McGregor plays the sitting role at Celtic currently but Brendan Rodgers is assessing his midfield options with Reo Hatate out until the New Year.Wheeler said: "I would try Alistair Johnston as a holding midfielder.
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