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Celtic fans react to Kristoffer Ajer’s display against Hibernian

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A number of Celtic fans have expressed their concerns about Kristoffer Ajer’s form after the defender produced a disappointing display in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Hibernian.

Neil Lennon’s men no longer have a flawless record in the Scottish Premiership. But they do remain unbeaten and at the top of the table after coming from behind to draw at Easter Road.

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And it was Ajer who put Paul Heckingbottom’s side in front. He deflected a cross towards his own goal, and Fraser Forster was unable to get his feet moving quick enough to keep the ball out.

Ryan Christie was able to level the scores during the first-half. But Celtic were unable to find the winner. And Ajer’s performance has caused concern for the Parkhead faithful.

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The Norwegian is arguably one of the first names on Lennon’s team sheet. He was sensational at centre-back last season. But some believe that he is not at the same level so far this term.

Ajer made a big error to give away a penalty during Celtic’s Europa League group-stage opener against Rennes. And some felt that he should have done a lot better for Hibernian’s goal on Saturday.

Plenty have suggested that his defending is not good enough, and he is causing too many problems for his teammates.

Here is what some of the Celtic fans made of Ajer’s performance…