Former Celtic defender Ramon Vega has urged Albian Ajeti to do all that he can to get back into the Celtic first team between now and the end of the season.
Vega is convinced there’ a player in there but he is yet to show what he can do properly.
However, even the ex-pro admits time could be running out for Albian if he gets to the end of the season without laying down any sort of marker.
Albian came in at the start of the season and looked like the poacher we had been looking for. It quickly fell apart and many have questioned his effort levels when on the field.
It’s been a season where the striker hasn’t been helped by the decision making of the midfield behind him also.
The service has been abysmal and it’s been a chore for lone strikers to make their mark.
Speaking about Ajeti, Vega says all is not lost but it soon could be with regards to Ajeti’s Celtic career.
“The form in Basel was there but having not played much in England, it was time to show again what he had done in Switzerland.” Vega told SunSport.
“He has missed the opportunity so far to show himself as the one who is able to be the main striker for the club.
“He now has to do it. He has to perform because that is the situation he has placed himself into.
“If he does that, he can still justify he is good enough for Celtic.
“It will be difficult for him but I hope he can do it. It is going to take an enormous effort.
“At this moment, it doesn’t seem to be going in his direction and he has to change that. This is now a vital time for everyone.
“Winning the league has gone, there’s a gap to be bridged and it’s now about the motivations until the end of the season and, ‘What is the future going to look like?’.
“I’m sure the squad is being analysed as regards to who will be kept, who are they going to get, who will be going.
“Ajeti has a chance now to show he should stay. There is a chance for him to build momentum and show himself, to push himself into the team, to show he can do it.”
The clock is ticking down on this season, however, there’s a chance for redemption in the Scottish cup. Will players in this squad step up and deliver silverware?
If Albian could get back into the squad and fire in a few goals, then anything is possible.
