Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has explained the key tactical detail that allowed Callum McGregor to have an 'outstanding' performance against Kilmarnock on Saturday.
The midfielder opened the scoring 12 minutes in, driving a powerful strike into the bottom right corner of Kieran O'Hara's goal from range.
McGregor buzzed about the middle of the park like a possessed bee, providing endless energy for his side.
Boss Rodgers explained post-match how the 31-year-old was able to have such a significant impact on proceedings: "I think how they [Kilmarnock] wanted to press us in a 4-4-2 allowed Cal to jump off the back of the marker once it [the ball] went forward," he told Celtic TV.
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"He did that, and his timing was perfect for his goal.
"He's the beating heart of the team; he's such an important player for us, and he was outstanding today."
Now up to seven goals in all competitions for his side this season, McGregor is just six off matching his most prolific scoring campaign in green and white to date.
Since retiring from international duty last summer, the Celtic skipper has lifted his game to a new level for his club.
Rodgers is understandably pleased with the influence of his captain and will need him to be on his A-game once again when Young Boys visit Glasgow's east end in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday evening.
