Odin Thiago Holm Celtic transfer is ideal Norwegian step as mentor names Brendan Rodgers factor that can raise game
dailyrecord.co.ukOdin Thiago Holm has already drawn rave reviews from Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers. And the talented 20-year-old’s impressive start in Glasgow is also capturing the close attention of his national coaches.Holm has made a smooth transition into Lennoxtown life and given glimpses of his undoubted potential.
The Norwegian kid looked strong and sharp during the second period of James Forrest’s Testimonial as he helped secure a fightback win over Athletic Bilbao to take into the Premiership season.
Although Holm got just six minutes of the opening-day top-flight success over Ross County in place of Matt O’Riley, he played a far-bigger part when drafted into the gap left by the injury to Reo Hatate at Pittodrie as Celtic secured a gritty triumph over Aberdeen.Rodgers was glowing about Holm following the success in the Granite City and the youngster is now pushing for a place in Sunday’s Viaplay Cup clash at Kilmarnock.
While the Celtic manager and the fans have been impressed, Norway’s Under-21 boss Jan Peder Jalland is also keenly eyeing the situation.
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