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Leigh Griffiths impresses for Celtic as Patryk Klimala double downs Hibernian

Celtic v Hibernian – Pre-Season Friendly – Celtic Park
(Image credit: Andrew Milligan)

Leigh Griffiths made his mark on his return to the Celtic team after doing most of the work for Patryk Klimala’s first goal in a 3-1 friendly victory over Hibernian.

Griffiths came off the bench around the hour mark for his first taste of pre-season action having reported back out of shape after the lockdown.

The ball was heading in as Klimala knocked it over the line from a yard before heading home Celtic’s third from close range five minutes later.

Lennon admitted he was “bitterly disappointed” with the condition Griffiths reported back in from the long close season and criticised his “social media nonsense”.

However, the Celtic manager was full of praise for the 29-year-old’s response on Sunday and named him on the bench for his side’s second friendly in 24 hours.

Klimala was denied by block and headed against the post from close range as both sides created chances before the Pole’s late double.