Nicolas Kuhn continues to be Celtic’s man of the moment as he netted another double to help dump St Mirren.
But boss Brendan Rodgers insists he still has MORE to come as he boosted his impressive tally this season to 16 goals and 11 assists in all competitions as the champions ran out 3-0 winners with Auston Trusty also heading home his first for the club in the perfect response to the derby day defeat to Rangers at Ibrox. Philippe Clement’s men dropped points at Hibs in a six-goal thriller meaning the Hoops are now 13 clear at the league summit from their nearest rivals.
The transformation in Kuhn from the player who arrived last year to now is almost night and day, but his Celtic boss insists he has further levels to his game as he continues to earn rave reviews and get the Parkhead faithful off their seats. Speaking to BBC Sportsound, Rodgers said: “He still has more to go. We play with fast wingers who have the possibilities to create and score goals because of how we play.
“For him and his numbers this season it is really impressive. The first goal comes from being really well organised in our structure defensively. To win the first ball, get onto the second and third ball and we are away. Obviously we have that speed to exploit the space in behind. A great ball by Daizen [Maeda] and he is there to finish. He is doing very, very well.”
Another player who continues to impress Rodgers day in day out is summer recruit Luke McCowan. He arrived from Dundee alongside big money captures Arne Engels and Trusty – but his ‘vital contribution’ is one that doesn’t go under the radar. The midfielder has been praised for giving everything in his locker daily on the training field and that allows him to reap the rewards come matchday.
Rodgers – who expressed his delight for McCowan – did admit one area of his performance in the comfortable win over Stephen Robinson’s side will have left him feeling a bit on the frustrated side. He added: “He gives everything every single day and then he deserves the opportunities that come to him.
“I know he will be a wee bit frustrated in some of the wee areas he got into and maybe didn’t get the chance to score. But he makes a vital contribution for us every time he plays. So I am delighted for him.”