Neil Lennon saw enough from new boy Lassad Nouioui in the 2-0 Clydesdale Bank Premier League win over Dundee to suggest he will be a good addition to his squad.

The 26-year-old Tunisian was given his first start since signing a two-year contract following his departure from Deportivo La Coruna in the summer.

After strikes from Gary Hooper and Victor Wanyama had given the home side a lead against the SPL’s bottom side at Parkhead, Lassad was denied his first Celtic goal by former Hoops goalkeeper Robert Douglas. He saved the striker’s close-range header, having earlier kept out Scott Brown’s penalty after Lassad was tripped by Dundee defender Kyle Benedictus.

Lassad was replaced by Tony Watt in the 65th minute but Lennon was impressed by his display.

“His link-up play was good, he won us the penalty, he had a really good header tipped over the bar, so we were pleased in general with his play and we know there is more to come from him.”

Josh Magennis scored a late equaliser to earn Aberdeen a 3-3 draw against Motherwell yesterday. Motherwell had led 3-1 with goals from Michael Higdon, Shaun Hutchinson and Nicky Law. Gavin Rae and Niall McGinn were also on target for Aberdeen.