Defence Counsel

Nit Bitton states that advice from Jozo Simunovic, Mikael Lustig and Kieran Tierney helps him in the backline

- Nit Bitton

NIR Bitton has credited his defensive colleagues at Celtic for helping him excel as a centrehalf.

The Israeli internationalist normally operates in midfield but he has moved further back on the pitch in recent weeks after injuries to Erik Sviatchenko and Dedryck Boyata.

A lack of competitive experience of the position has proved no barrier to the 25-year-old, who has proved a more than able deputy.

And his assured performances have been pivotal in the Hoops earning a number of impressive victories in domestic and European competition, including last week’s stunning 5-0 victory over FC Astana in the UEFA Champions League play-off.

Speaking exclusively to this week’s View, Bitton was keen to highlight the assistance he has received from the rest of the backline – Jozo Simunovic, Mikael Lustig and Kieran Tierney.