Joe Hart was following Celtic’s UEFA Champions League game on Tuesday evening, and the former Hoops star was impressed with one particular Brendan Rodgers signing.
Celtic could not win against Dinamo Zagreb away from home. The UEFA Champions League match at Stadion Maksimir ended in a goalless draw.
The Hoops, though, will be pleased with the point. The Scottish Premiership giants are now unbeaten in their last four Champions League games.
Joe Hart praises Celtic defender Auston Trusty
Former Celtic goalkeeper Hart was on co-commentary duty for the match for TNT Sports 2, and he noted during the match how good Auston Trusty has been so far this season.
Trusty joined Celtic from Sheffield United in the summer of 2024 for £5 million (The Daily Record). The 26-year-old USA international central defender has made 19 appearances for the Hoops so far this season. He has scored one goal in those games.
Hart said about Trusty in the 50th minute of the match: “Trusty coming in in the summer, taking a little bit of time, but he seems really established.”
Auston Trusty’s game in numbers
Celtic manager Rodgers included Trusty in the starting line-up against Dinamo in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening.
Trusty started alongside Cameron Carter-Vickers at the heart of the Celtic defence and gave a good account of himself.
The American star was reliable at the back and kept the Dinamo attackers at bay.
According to WhoScored, Trusty had a pass accuracy of 95.5%, won five headers and took 123 touches. The Celtic defender made three tackles and three clearances.
Celtic are having a wonderful campaign, and Trusty is playing his role in it.
The Hoops are very likely to win the Scottish Premiership title this season, and they will now also fancy their chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League play-offs.
