Light at end of tunnel as new arrival proves his focal point

Kelechi a much better fit up front than lost Bhoy Daizen

- BY FRASER MACKIE

Celts walk through famous entrance to stadium, right, then Red star keeper Matheus celebrates their equaliser

throughout the home ranks on show as their probing began to wear down Celtic late in the first half.

Yang earned a severe reprimand from Kasper Schmeichel after Bruno Duarte rippled the side-netting.

The Brazilian forward’s next attempt drew the best out of Schmeichel, a stunning touch brushing a swerving hit onto the crossbar. There was great relief for Rodgers as Marko Arnautovic’s volley sailed two yards wide.

What a group stage baptism this was for Colby Donovan - and what an impressive, mature display he responded with. “Frightened of nothing” was the billing the 19-year-old got from Rodgers as he kept his place to make a third-successive appearance.