Michael Stewart has issued a caution to Celtic, emphasizing the need for improvement in their final ball accuracy ahead of their crucial battle with Rangers next week.

Despite Celtic’s 3-0 victory over Livingston where they created several scoring opportunities, Stewart highlighted the subpar delivery from players like Daizen Maeda and Alistair Johnston in wider areas as a major concern. While they secured a win in the match against Livingston, Stewart believes that their inefficiency in the final third will not go unnoticed by Rangers in the upcoming clash.

With just one point separating the two Glasgow teams, the pending showdown holds significant importance, especially since Rangers have a game in hand. Stewart highlighted the significance of this weekend’s match as pivotal for both sides.

Stewart praised the return of key players like Cameron Carter-Vickers and Reo Hatate, emphasizing their positive impact on the team. However, he stressed the need for Celtic to improve their precision in delivering the final ball, particularly in wide areas, to ensure a competitive edge against Rangers.

“It’s crucial that they are more clinical in those areas when facing Rangers. Precision and efficiency in the final third will be key for them to succeed,” Stewart emphasized.