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<\/p>\nI\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again this morning, Sebastian Tounekti is much more effective as an impact player for Celtic\u2026.Sebastian Tounekti, who travelled to Sweden to take in the Swedish Cup game between Hammarby and Djurgarden yesterday, is surely going to be on the bench at Tannadice this coming Sunday\u2026<\/p>\n
Sebastian Tounekti of Celtic celebrates his team\u2019s second goal scored by teammate Reo Hatate (not pictured) during the Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox on March 01, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s fair to say that Sebastian Tounekti has been blowing hot and cold since his \u00a35 million summer move from Swedish side Hammarby. He was back as his old club yesterday to watch Hammarby win a Swedish cup tie against Djurgarden.<\/p>\n
The 23 year old Tunisian international has shown great promise in his time at Celtic, and has dug us out a hole on a few occasions, the cup game against Dundee and the recent comeback win at Rugby Park being the ones that immediately come to mind.<\/p>\n
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Go ad-free on The Celtic Star, get a FREE trial period<\/a> to try it out. Also download our new App \u2013 available for both Apple and Android \u2013 and get the best Celtic content on your phone quickly and without any hassle getting to the Celtic stories you want to read.<\/p>\n Even in the 2-2 draw at Ibrox a fortnight ago, it was Seb along with Reo Hatate who changed the course of the game when both players were introduced by Martin O\u2019Neill in the second half, breathing a bit of much needed creativity into the side, as we earned a vital point, a point that could prove ever so crucial in the destination of this season\u2019s title<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Despite his raw promise, and proven ability, Seb has one major weakness, and that is his consistency, he\u2019s bang average one week, and fantastic the next. That\u2019s not a habit you can get used to if you want to make the grade at Celtic Football Club.<\/p>\n In Saturday\u2019s clash with Motherwell, Sebastian didn\u2019t have one of his better games. Despite hitting the post and looking lively in patches, he was the proverbial weak link in our side, as he often neglected the defensive side of his duties, something the visitors were forever exposing. \u00a0It wasn\u2019t a shock to see the Tunisian hooked at the interval,<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Martin O\u2019Neill won\u2019t tolerate such slackness in his wide players, as he expects them to be as committed defensively as they are offensively.<\/p>\n So it came as no surprise to the supporters to see Tomas Cvancara running out for the second half in place of the Tunisian, which allowed Diazen Maeda to take over from Tounekti on the left hand side, a position he excels in, and is far more competent than his younger colleague.<\/p>\n Sebastian Tounekti and Hammarby\u2019s Oscar Johansson Schellhas after the Swedish Cup football match between Hammarby and Djurgarden on March 15, 2026 in Stockholm: IMAGO Photo KENTA J\u00d6NSSON<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Sebastian Tounekti will still play a massive part in our title bid, he\u2019s a very talented player after all. But for me, his talents are best utilised from the bench. He will improve with time, but for the here and now, he\u2019s what\u2019s best described as an impact player, as he showed at Rugby Park.<\/p>\n I expect he\u2019ll be on the bench this weekend for Celtic\u2019s \u2018revenge mission\u2019 on Sunday lunchtime up at Tannadice.<\/p>\n Just an Ordinary Bhoy<\/p>\n Celtic in the Thirties by Matt Corr. Click on image to order<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n More Stories \/ Latest News<\/p>\n Sebastian Tounekti\u2019s Sunday trip to Hammarby, surely an impact player for Tannadice<\/p>\n Mar 16 2026, 8:42<\/a><\/p>\n Pundit couldn\u2019t believe John Beaton didn\u2019t award Celtic penalty<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/51958a5d83c0cddf9db13933984c3be4.jpeg\"\/)
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