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title: "Celtic: Abada, Maeda and Rogic struggle vs Hibernian"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/hibs-celtic-player-ratings-abada-maeda-rogic/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2022-02-27T14:05:10Z"
modified: "2022-02-27T14:05:10Z"
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# Celtic: Abada, Maeda and Rogic struggle vs Hibernian

**Celtic had to settle for a [0-0](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/60482456) draw at Easter Road against Hibernian, with Ange Postecoglou’s side failing to stretch their lead at the top of the Premiership to six points.**

The Hoops appeared to lack quality in the final third days on from a Europa Conference League defeat to Bodo/Glimt, with rivals Rangers now having the chance to cut the lead at the top of the table to one point this afternoon.

There were some pretty underwhelming Celtic performances, and *The Transfer Tavern* have used statistical experts [SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com/hibernian-celtic/cXseX) to analyse who the Hoops’ three worst outfield starters were. In total, these players lost the ball a whopping times, were second best in % of their aerial and ground duels and

[Celtic updates!!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/celtic-updates-22/)

### Daizen Maeda – 6.3/10

Maeda finished with an on-the-whistle rating of [6.3/10](https://www.sofascore.com/hibernian-celtic/cXseX). The forward played in a central role with Giorgos Giakoumakis missing and didn’t win any of his four duels.

He also gave up possession seven times and failed to complete a dribble or cross or register a single shot.

### Liel Abada – 6.4/10

Abada struggled on the right-wing, losing possession on [19 occasions](https://www.sofascore.com/hibernian-celtic/cXseX). He lost five of his 11 duels and also completed just one of his six attempted crosses.

The summer signing also missed two big chances and didn’t register a key pass, ending with a 6.4/10 rating.

### Tom Rogic – 6.5/10

Rogic once again lined up in a three-man midfield but looked off the pace at Easter Road, with Postecglou replacing the playmaker before the hour mark.

He lost the ball on [10 occasions](https://www.sofascore.com/hibernian-celtic/cXseX), was second-best in five of his nine duels and failed to complete a cross or a long ball. The 29-year-old was also booked and didn’t attempt a shot all afternoon.

***In other news: [Journalist drops ‘insane’ Celtic transfer claim regarding Ange moving for Real Madrid winger.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/takefusa-kubo-celtic-transfer-claim-dan-orlowitz-postecoglou/)***