How the Hearts players rated during Sunday's defeat at Celtic

By Anthony Brown

Published 25th Aug 2019, 17:20 GMT

Updated 25th Aug 2019, 18:20 GMT

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Ratings out of ten for every Hearts player after Craig Levein's men went down 3-1 at Celtic Park.

Player ratings scale - 10: One of best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: Terrible day at office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of worst performances you've seen.

Made a first-half save from Vakoun Bayo but otherwise didnt look particularly convincing.

Made a first-half save from Vakoun Bayo but otherwise didnt look particularly convincing.

Forced off by injury midway through the first half with the match still goalless.

Forced off by injury midway through the first half with the match still goalless.

A few difficult moments defensively but also showed good composure in dealing with some testing situations.

A few difficult moments defensively but also showed good composure in dealing with some testing situations.

Made a few crucial interceptions in the first half and booked for foul on Scott Brown. Unable to prevent Bayo converting the third.

Made a few crucial interceptions in the first half and booked for foul on Scott Brown. Unable to prevent Bayo converting the third.

Generally held defence together well in first half but unable to stop Bayo bundling in the opener. Made a couple of key tackles late in the game.

Generally held defence together well in first half but unable to stop Bayo bundling in the opener. Made a couple of key tackles late in the game.

Considering the heat and demands of the fixture, the 35-year-old did well to last 90 mins in his first match in almost four months. Helped Hearts keep their shape in first half.

Considering the heat and demands of the fixture, the 35-year-old did well to last 90 mins in his first match in almost four months. Helped Hearts keep their shape in first half.