The centre-back was given the nod for his second start in the friendly and repaid the manager’s show of faith with a first-half strike to put the visitors to the sword early on in Stockholm.
Celtic and Sweden centre-back Gustaf Lagerbielke enjoyed a night to remember after netting his first goal for his country in the 3-1 win over Moldova.
The defender was given the nod for his second appearance and teamed up with former Rangers man Filip Helander for the outing in Stockholm.
Lagerbielke’s side were beaming with confidence after an early goal from Bologna’s Jesper Karlsson, and the Hoops’ £3million summer signing quickly doubled the tally.
Karlsson’s cross was inch perfect for the centre-half who battled his way past his opponent to leap up for a powerful header and open his account with Sweden.
It’s a goal that will give Lagerbielke a massive boost after a tough few weeks in Glasgow’s East End, having most recently been left out of Brendan Rodgers’ squad following the return of Cameron Carter-Vickers.
The USA international was selected to team up with Liam Scales for the win over Kilmarnock, but it had been a promising start in Parkhead since the switch from Celta Vigo.
Replacing Carl Starfelt – who moved in the opposite direction to the Spanish club – he scraped through the 1-0 derby day victory over Rangers with VAR sparing his blushes for the Kemar Roofe strike,
However, his Champions League debut won’t be one to look back on with fondness after being sent off in the loss to Feyenoord in the Netherlands.
The goal against Moldova however will be something the Hoops faithful will be eager to see him bring to the squad when they return to action against Hearts later this month.