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Neil Lennon praises Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer

Celtic boss Neil Lennon has showered heaps of praise on young defender Kristoffer Ajer, saying he is an outstanding player.

The 21-year-old has gradually developed into a key player at Celtic Park since joining the club in 2016, and this season he is expected to play a big role for Celtic.

The versatile defender, who can also play as a right-back, was outstanding against Motherwell at Fir Park as Celtic won the game 5-2.

The young defender got his name on the score sheet and overall produced a brilliant performance earning rave reviews from his teammates and his manager.