Celtic’s style of play has come into question quite a lot during the past 12 months, despite two trophies being delivered by Martin O’Neill.

But while supporters question what Celtic do with the ball, one of the reasons behind the club’s decline, especially in Europe, has been the team’s inability to compete without the ball.

On top of that, Sutton added that the Brendan Rodgers signing ‘doesn’t have the legs’ to compete in midfield, but the ground the Swedish star is covering says something very different.

Even with Mika Baur earning plaudits, and rightly so, for his energy and ability to constantly win the ball out of possession, he is sitting behind Nygren and his Celtic captain on that list, as provided by Sofascore.

67 Hail Hail also shared how, on the ball, Nygren is getting more involved, both in terms of average passes and touches on the ball compared to last season.

Perhaps it’s an indicator that Celtic’s goalscoring midfielder is harshly criticised at Parkhead, because any time the team looks off it, he is pointed out and how he doesn’t provide enough without his goalscoring.

And Nygren is also high on average sprints by Celtic players…

The distance Nygren is covering isn’t just the 25-year-old strolling around the pitch at his own pace and leisure.

That’s because only Camilo Duran, who has played across the front three this season, mainly on the right flank, has completed the highest number of average sprints in the Premiership.

Colby Donovan also makes the top five, which shouldn’t be a surprise, because Celtic’s rising fullback is improving every time he takes to the field of play.