After clinching the domestic treble last season, Celtic have made a series of dazzling outings in the Scottish top division this season as well. Under the tutelage of Brendan Rodgers, the Celts secured a win against Ross County on Saturday, which kept them at the top of the league table with 33 points to their name after 13 games. Besides, second-placed side, Aberdeen, were beaten by Motherwell last weekend, which widened the gap between them and Celtic to 6 points.
One of the most intriguing aspects of Rodgers’ reign at the Celtic Park has been the manner with which he has brought the best out of almost every player he has at his disposal. Besides, owing to his perennial inclination to work with youngsters allowed the likes of Kieran Tierney, Moussa Dembele and Patrick Roberts to thrive and prosper in the right direction.
It is always relishing seeing a big club ensuring the developments of the starlets and the Bhoys certainly haven’t disappointed.
As per one of the latest reports put forth by the Daily Record, the former Liverpool boss has his eyes set on two Australian youngsters in the shapes of Nick Faust and Leo Mazis. These two teenagers were given a trial of two weeks to showcase their calibre and were watched keenly by Rodgers.
While Faust plies his trade as a defender for Canberra United, Mazis plays as a midfielder for Belconnen United and both of them are very highly rated in their own country.
The Hoops have been short of personnel at the back owing to the spell of injuries to the Erik Sviatchenko and Jozo Simunovic, and thus, it goes without saying that Rodgers would be keen to bolster his ranks in the January transfer window and beef up his defence. In order to cater to the same, the 18-year-old Faust could be someone they might target, for he has the potential be a notable asset in the game within a few years down the line.
Mazis is a 16-year-old and as a midfielder, he should follow the footsteps of Tom Rogic, the Australian international, who has become one of the prominent faces in the ranks of the Glasgow-based outfit. However, they are still very young and are in the process of development and considering the notion that they are far from being finished products, it would make sense if Rodgers makes a dash for signing players with a proven pedigree as well.
