Celtic: 3 players who could replace Tom Rogic at Parkhead

Romano Schmid

Making an investment in a veteran to replace another veteran doesn’t seem to be appealing from the point of view of Celtic’s transfer policy. And in a physically-demanding league like the Premiership, not every experienced campaigner could walk into a team and start making an impact.

Furthermore, the attacking-midfield position, one of the most demanding areas on the football pitch, requires a shrewd operator with a massive work rate in Ange Postecoglou’s system. Therefore, looking at younger prospects could be key here for the Hoops this summer.

Werder Bremen’s Romano Schmid ticks all boxes. Technically gifted, he could be a long-term replacement for Rogic. The 22-year-old has just helped Werder Bremen regain their Bundesliga status.

A regular in the team that has gained promotion recently, Schmid has played an integral part in their success this season. According to stats from Transfermarkt, in the 2021/22 season, Schmid had 3 goals and 7 assists to his name.

Mihajlo Banjac

Mihajlo Banjac is the most interesting pick of the bunch. The 22-year-old is turning heads in the top tier of Serbian football. An attacking midfielder, he started off his professional career at FK Indjija.

Noticing the Serbian brimming with talent, Backa Topola, one of the top clubs in Serbia, came calling for Banjac in the summer of 2020.

Banjac made the switch to Backa Topola and since then, he has successfully established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in the country.

This season, there has been no exception. According to stats from Transfermarkt, Banjac has scored 7 goals and provided 10 assists from 38 appearances. At the age of 22, he looks like an exciting player with a majestic left foot and incredible technical abilities.

Among his strengths, his ability to play in various positions is very important, with the clever passer having been deployed in different positions for his team throughout the season. However, his work rate, which becomes a necessary factor in Postecoglou’s system, and his knack for producing inconsistent displays at times show that there is room for improvement.