Sebastian Tounekti: Celtic player who lost 75% of his duels should be axed vs Kilmarnock

Celtic winger Tounekti underperformed in Thursday's Europa League win over Besiktas, winning just 25% of his duels and failing to create chances; analyst argues he should be benched for Kilmarnock.

Celtic defeated Besiktas 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday, but winger Sebastian Tounekti's performance has drawn criticism from analysts and supporters alike. The 24-year-old Tunisian, handed a rare start after limited game time this season, managed only 35 touches, completed 14 passes, and won just two of eight ground duels (25%). He failed to register a shot on goal and produced no accurate crosses from four attempts.

Substitutes Camilo Duran and Callum Osmand made immediate impacts off the bench, with Osmand scoring on his first touch and Duran adding a second goal. The contrast in performance has led to calls for Tounekti to return to the bench when Celtic face Kilmarnock in their next Scottish Premiership fixture. Tounekti has started just six matches across all competitions this season after being a key player last term, and fan reaction on social media has been largely negative, with some questioning the club's recruitment decision given his £5.5 million transfer fee.