Scott Sinclair has been surprisingly axed from the Celtic team to face Paris Saint-Germain – and Hoops fans are convinced it is the correct decision.
Brendan Rodgers has made three changes to the side that beat Ross County on Saturday, with Sinclair, Stuart Armstrong and Nir Bitton making way for Tom Rogic, Olivier Ntcham and Jozo Simunovic.
Celtic take on the free-spending French side in the Champions League in Paris as they aim to secure third place in their group and a place in the Europa League after Christmas.
? How the Celts will line-up for #PSGCEL! pic.twitter.com/5PpXqWcdGY
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) November 22, 2017
Celtic will be assured of a place in the Europa League knockout rounds in early 2018 if they avoid defeat to PSG on Wednesday night and Anderlecht lose to Bayern Munich in the group’s other game.
Winger Sinclair was awarded the Scottish player of the year last season as the Hoops swept all before them domestically on their way to a domestic treble.
But the former Manchester City and Aston Villa winger has failed to come close to the form that saw him become a massive fan favourite in his debut season in Scotland.
His omission from the starting XI for such a major game is a shock, but supporters are now pleased to see him lose out to playmaker Rogic as he pays the price for some poor form.
This Is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets:
Armstrong, Sinclair missing out is a fair reflection of their form
— Tigertim Esq (@asmallteaser) November 22, 2017
Sinclair on the bench, hes not been playing great tbf but didnt expect that
— Steven Nugent (@spiderlegs101) November 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/StevieBhoy1985/status/933403800660037636
Quite happy with Sinclair dropping out the team. Bit harsh with Biton but probably the right call
— Steven Mcaneney (@mcaneneys) November 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/67darrenlynch67/status/933403504735084544
https://twitter.com/kmccluskey67/status/933404150385336320
Jozo in. Sinclair oot. We’re gonnae dae it the night. We’re actually gonnae dae it
— lewis (@lewiskerr) November 22, 2017