Celtic's 7-1 demolition of Hearts on Sunday has answered several questions about the team's performance but has left one significant issue unresolved: the role of record signing Kasper Hogh. After being benched for this commanding win, the focus is now on Hogh's place within the squad.

The dynamic front three of Camilo Duran, Callum Osmand, and Haissem Hassan delivered a scintillating performance, prompting speculation about Hogh's future as a starter. Despite a promising start to the season, where he scored a hat-trick against Kilmarnock, Hogh has struggled in his subsequent appearances, netting just once in 12 matches.

Following a disappointing 4-1 loss to Benfica in the Europa League, where Hogh was substituted at halftime, manager Martin O'Neill expressed confidence in the forward's potential, predicting he would finish the season with 20 goals. However, the question remains whether Hogh can reclaim his starting position.

Key points include:

• Hogh's performance has raised doubts about his confidence and role in the team.
• O'Neill acknowledges that Hogh is low on confidence but believes he will find his form.
• Former Celtic midfielder Scott Allan emphasized that if he had to choose between Hogh and Duran, he would select Duran due to his dynamic play.

Despite Hogh's contributions as a substitute, including an assist during Celtic's win over Motherwell, the debate continues about whether he fits into Celtic's best attacking lineup. Andy Halliday, a pundit for BBC Scotland, stated that Celtic's top attack does not currently include Hogh, despite his proven goal-scoring ability in previous competitions.

As the season unfolds, the upcoming matches, including a crucial Europa League tie against Celta Vigo, will be pivotal for Hogh as he fights to regain his place in the starting XI.