Celtic first-team coach Harry Kewell has stated he is learning from the best under Ange Postecoglou as he revealed a key part of his role at Parkhead.
The 44-year-old arrived at the club in the summer and was Postecoglou’s first new addition to his coaching staff in the Celtic Park dugout.
Working alongside John Kennedy and Gavin Strachan, Kewell has overseen the Bhoys’ brilliant domestic start to the campaign and their involvement in the UEFA Champions League.
Whilst Celtic’s season has ground to a half in November during the World Cup, the former Socceroos international has been keeping himself busy.
Kewell has been watching his nation in action over in Qatar and has been on co-commentary duties for their games against France and Tunisia.
The ex-Liverpool and Leeds United man has been praised for his performance on the mic, with some supporters impressed with his insight.
During his discussions on commentary, Kewell has also taken some time to speak about his managerial hopes and time at Celtic so far.
The Champions League winner admitted he would like to be Australia’s boss one day, stating that he was learning from the country’s greatest-ever manager, Ange Postecoglou.
The Celtic coach also provided a small piece of insight into a ‘key’ part of his job at Lennoxtown, which is working with the attacking players on their movement and decision-making.
When asked if he had aspirations to be Aussie boss one day, he said [SBS]: “Why not? Everyone else puts their hand up! Of course, people turn around and say, ‘He doesn’t have experience.’
“I think my results in the UK were OK. I’m working at Celtic with our greatest-ever manager (Ange Postecoglou).
“I’m learning from the best, so why not? I’ve been professional my whole life, and with the opportunity Ange has given me, the thought of extending my agreed time in Doha and doing more commentary never crossed my mind.
He continued: “He’s a fantastic guy, and what he’s doing at Celtic is something different.
“A key part of my job is to help the clubs attacking players with their movements and decision-making. It needs to be taught.
“Even I have players at Celtic who still need to be taught. I needed it when I was playing. I remember when I was 30, and Frank Rijkaard used to pull me aside and talk to me about my movement patterns. I was like, ‘Damn!’”
Coach like Kewell the ideal role model for Celtic’s attacking players.
Having an experienced former player like Kewell as a coach at the club is the ideal role model for the attacking players, and it is proving to be another fantastic move from Ange Postecoglou.
In recent weeks, we have heard players such as Daizen Maeda praise for Australian for his impact and what he is teaching players at Lennoxtown.
Having achieved some of the highest honours in the game, Kewell has certainly been able to bring plenty of top-level experience to the table.
Whether it be experienced pros such as James Forrest or young talents like Liel Abada, each and every day, they will be able to learn something from a former established international player.
And Kewell is clearly taking a lot from the experience, too, with the Celtic first-team coach being full of praise for Ange Postecoglou.
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