Swiss hitman left ‘ frustrated’ by flak

feet and that’s what I did today. That’s the best way to react.

“I read a comment that it was stupid of me, and it was a big misunderstanding.

“What I have to say is that no one should question my professionalism, my commitment to the team. I am very professional and, like I said, the best way to talk is with my feet.

“I was [ fired up]. I’m here to help the team score goals and win games. So in the end, of course, I was frustrated and disappointed that someone questioned my professionalism and commitment.

“I am very committed – and I am happy to help the team win today.

“Anyone who knows me realises I am very professional, I give 100 per cent for my team and I am very committed on the pitch.

“Not only offensively, defensively as well. So, I don’t think someone should question my professionalism on the pitch.

“That’s in the past, I just focus on the next one ahead. We’re happy we’ve got the three points today.”

His manager, Neil Lennon, says that he for one never questioned Elyounoussi’s commitment to Celtic’s cause.

“I had a brief chat with Elyounoussi,” Lennon said. “He explained to me what had happened and that was the end of it.

“He is a top professional. have no problem with his attitude or the way he behaves around the place. was never an issue for me.

“You are all analysing everything we are doing at the minute. Elyounoussi on his phone and the body language and this, that and the other.

“I got what I wanted today. Elyounoussi scored a hat- trick after being criticised unreasonably for looking at a result on his phone the other night. I think that’s unfair but he has responded in the right way.

“We asked him at half- time to go and get the hat- trick he didn’t get in Lille and it was a brilliant third goal.”

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