Fashion Sakala has been identified as the major danger to Celtic in the Viaplay Cup Final at the end of this month.
Former Hoops star Andy Walker reckons his old club will have to learn their lessons from the last time they faced Rangers on January 2 when the Zambian attacker was a real thorn in their side and gave Josip Juranovic a really torrid time.
Sakala has been re-energised since the arrival of Michael Beale and really stretched Celtic in that match, setting up Ryan Kent for an equaliser and then winning a penalty converted by James Tavernier although Kyogo Furuhashi spoiled his day with a crucial late equaliser.
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Celtic would love to retain the League Cup as they seek a clean sweep of the honours in Ange Postecoglou's second season in charge.
Walker told Go Radio: “Anyone with his pace will cause problems and anyone with his pace will be spoken about in how to nullify that threat.
"I understand sometimes that his end product is not as productive as his pace and getting himself into good positions. But Celtic need to be aware of the threat he poses.
"He was one of the players who got Rangers in front at Ibrox a few weeks ago when Celtic did well to come back."
Sakala has featured in every Rangers game since Beale arrived, scoring three and laying on another five for team-mates.
Beale was thrilled with the Zambian’s performance in the highly impressive 3-0 win over Hearts. He said: “I thought he was very important. Away from home you get more space and it suits someone like Fashion.”
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