Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has explained why Adam Idah returned to his starting lineup on Saturday.
The Irishman got the nod up top as the Parkhead side romped to an emphatic 5-1 victory over Kilmarnock thanks to goals from Reo Hatate, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Daizen Maeda and Anthony Ralston.
Idah didn't manage to get in on the act and was substituted just after the hour mark.
His inclusion to the starting 11 came as a surprise to many, with Maeda thriving in a central striking role in recent times.
Pre-match, Rodgers lifted the lid on his decision: "For the setup of the game, we expect Kilmarnock to go man to man and be aggressive," he said [Sky Sports].
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"Him [Idah] being up front gives us that reference if we need to play through that or play over it."
Celtic are now within touching distance of the Scottish Premiership title after their victory over Derek McInnes' men.
Indeed, Rodgers' side could be crowned champions this afternoon if Aberdeen beat Rangers at Pittodrie.
If the Dons fail to win, however, Celtic will have to wait to get their hands on the title until the first round of post-split fixtures, which will take place on the weekend of April 26/27.
Before then, they have a Scottish Cup semi-final to deal with as they take on St Johnstone next Sunday at Hampden. Revenge may be in the air as the holders look to get their own back after a 1-0 defeat to the Perth side a week ago.
