As rumours swirl around Robbie Keane potentially taking the Celtic managerial hot seat, attention is shifting to how his tactical philosophy might reshape the current squad.
If the former Hoops striker returns to Parkhead, his direct, attack-minded system could perfectly unlock the true potential of these three specific players.
67 Hail Hail has put forward Paulo Bernardo, Liam Scales and Sebastian Tounekti to transform under Keane’s stewardship:
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The underused Paulo Bernardo
Bernardo possesses undeniable technical ability, yet he remains deeply underappreciated and underused at Celtic.
The raw talent is clearly there, waiting for the right manager to unlock it. With Celtic’s midfield desperately crying out for a tactical refresh, the answer might already be inside the building.
Bernardo simply needs the trust and regular minutes to find his rhythm, and that is exactly where Keane comes into the picture.
Keane’s dynamic, forward-thinking system would perfectly suit Bernardo’s elegant skillset. By making him a focal point, the new manager could finally unleash his true potential.
| Games in 2025/26 season | Starts | Total minutes |
| 20 | 7 | 634 |
Liam Scales and Robbie Keane: The Irish connection
Scales has undoubtedly elevated his game at Celtic in recent years, transforming from a fringe player into a highly dependable defensive asset.
However, watching him perform, you always sense there is another gear he has yet to reach. To truly become the main man at the heart of the defence, he needs to clean up some of his distribution and occasional lapses in concentration.
That final, crucial step in his development could easily come under the direct guidance of his fellow countryman Keane. The Irish connection and Keane’s elite standards might be exactly what Scales needs.
Sebastian Tounekti: From impact player to regular starter?
Tounekti has endured a mixed debut campaign at Celtic, yet he still looks like the best addition from a broken bunch of attacking players signed since the summer.
Right now, he is a great impact player capable of changing games in an instant. However, to take the next step and become a guaranteed regular starter, he desperately needs stability and elite guidance around him.
That is precisely what Keane can offer. Under Keane’s direct tutelage, Tounekti could find the consistent tactical framework required to harness his raw ability and finally terrorise Scottish Premiership defences every single week.
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