Harry Kewell was a popular addition to the Celtic coaching staff by Ange Postecoglou.
The Australian was a legend in his playing days as Kewell won silverware like the Champions Leauge with Liverpool, the Asia Cup with Australia in Turkey winning the Super Cup with Galatasaray.
The former Celtic coach was even a Ballon d’Or nominee in 2001, which proves just how talented the former striker/winger was.
So, when Kewell tips one current Celtic player to make it to the very top of football, fans will sit up and take notice.
Harry Kewell tells ‘the truth’ about Daizen Maeda and a Celtic exit
Daizen Maeda has been having a wonderful season at Celtic, and ever since Kyogo Furuhashi left the Bhoys, the Japanese winger has flourished.
Scoring goals not only domestically but also in the Champions League, Kewell admits that he’s surprised there has been no transfer interest in the Celtic icon.
Kewell told the Sunday Mail [print edition page 60], “I’m surprised someone hasn’t already come in for Daizen, that’s the truth.
“The way football is played today, especially with the high press and high energy fans and managers want, he’s the perfect candidate.
“So there’s no limit for Daizen, in terms of the level he can get to. Unfortunately for Celtic, if he keeps scoring they’ll find it difficult to hold on to him.
“Because there will be other clubs in for him. And that’s a great thing because it shows what an amazing job Celtic have done with a fantastic player.”
How Harry Kewell really felt about his time at Celtic
Kewell left Celtic to join Yokohama F Marinos last year but was let go by the Japanese club in the summer and looking back on his time at Parkhead, the former Australian international does with fond memories.
“I absolutely loved being at Celtic and working with the players there,” continued Kewell, “I had a wonderful time in Japan.
“Daizen actually gave me some great advice going over there and the players in Japan are fantastic, they always want to learn.
“I enjoyed the J-League but I’m looking forward to my next opportunity now.”
Out of work since last July, Kewell is yet to secure another coaching post despite his experience winning titles at Celtic.
Hoperfully, it won’t be too long before he is back in the game because as his work with Maeda shows, Kewell is a talented coach.
Receive a digest of our best Celtic content each week direct to your mailbox
