Celtic's Colby Donovan has made a strong case for the right-back role after a impressive display in the 2-2 draw against AC Milan. With the Scottish Premiership season not yet under way, Celtic are looking to build on their recent form, having finished 3rd in the final 2025 table with 67 points from 33 games.
What happened in the match?
The 19-year-old starlet was handed the chance to start against the Italian giants and caught the eye with a high-quality performance, notching a game-leading 11 defensive contributions and ending the match with a 56 per cent success rate in duels.
Why it matters for Celtic
Donovan's performance raises questions about Anthony Ralston's future at the club, with Martin O'Neill reportedly planning to sit down and speak with the veteran about a new deal, despite Donovan arguably being a stronger option.
What comes next for Celtic?
Celtic are working hard to strengthen their squad, with 59 goals scored and 35 conceded so far this season, and a 5-game winning run, including a 3-1 win over Heart Of Midlothian on 2026-05-16, leaving them 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian, with their next fixture at home against Heart Of Midlothian on 2026-10-17.
