Celtic have a Tierney vs Saracchi dilemma — the solution is clear

It was a miracle for Celtic on Easter Sunday as Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning goal in their 2-1 victory over Dundee. Everyone knew that dropped points at Dens Park would've ruled the season all but over, but thankfully, the Hoops have kept themselves in the title race.

One player who stood out when he came on was Marcelo Saracchi, who has won the praise of supporters after his performance in the victory.

This fan is just one of many who thinks he should be starting.

One supporter thinks he offers more than other options.

But alas, we won't know until the next matchday if Martin O'Neill has seen enough. Kieran Tierney has been the go-to option this season, but Saracchi is trying to state his case whenever he is brought on.

The defender loves to dart forward and get into advanced areas of the pitch, sending in balls that can be really dangerous to the opposition. In games where Celtic keeps most of the possession, he can play to the best of his ability.

With Tierney's form throughout the season, he can be a better option in big games against the likes of Rangers and Hearts. He is experienced in the league and is a very composed player who is always willing to step up to the call.

With both players being good enough to start, that leaves O'Neill in a difficult position. Some fans are suggesting that one of them should be started in a different position, potentially Saracchi on the wing or in the middle of the park, but it is a very dangerous time to be experimenting.

Is it too late to change things?

With the season coming to a close and Celtic still battling for the Scottish Premiership title, they're going to need to keep things consistent. Changing things at this point in the campaign could be disastrous. We saw how that turned out with Wilfried Nancy.

To be fair, putting Saracchi or Tierney in a different position wouldn't be on the same level as Nancy-esque changes, but if they don't perform when moved, then that is a big issue. Celtic can't afford an empty jersey.

The better option may be rotation. Keeping Tierney for the tougher games and letting Saracchi play his football in matches that the Hoops will dominate may be a solid choice. That would allow both players to impress, keep both of them happy, and hopefully give us a better chance of a win.

Fans are hoping that Saracchi will be signed permanently in the summer, and we can only hope that a deal for the left-back is ongoing. We're sure he has much more to deliver before the end of the campaign.