Celtic manager Neil Lennon reveals reason why Leigh Griffiths didn’t make League Cup final squad

Celtic pipped Rangers to the Scottish League Cup on Sunday, with Christopher Jullien’s second-half goal securing the victory for the Hoops at Hampden Park. A knock prevented Neil Lennon’s men from starting with French striker Odsonne Edouard, with winger Lewis Morgan picked to lead the line instead. Many were surprised at the decision, as a fit Leigh Griffiths didn’t even make the bench. Celtic weren’t impressive in the final third, with Jullien’s effort their only shot on target all day. Edouard came off the bench for the final stages of the game, and Lennon has revealed his inclusion in the squad led to Griffiths’ absence.

“We were going to start Odsonne if he had been fit and Leigh would…