‘I do believe this can help his Celtic career’ International boss explains surprise call up

Other call-ups from South Korea and Japan will push the Celtic team thin for crucial home games, but for the Socceroos, Tilio could get some playing time, which is to be welcomed.

Being one of three new starters left out of Brendan Rodgers’ Champions League squad, the former Melbourne City winger is sure to be one of Celtic’s biggest summer acquisitions.

Short cameos off the bench against Motherwell and Hibs didn’t demonstrate anything noteworthy, but Graham Arnold has faith in Tilio after he was named to the Australian Federation’s World Cup team in Qatar last year.

I believe I can be honest when I say that there was a fair chance Marco wouldn’t have arrived if the squad limits had stayed at 23, but the fact that they were increased to 26 allows us to have a completely different player who can play number 10, left wing, and right wing.

He competed in big competitions and was with me in the 2021 Olympics. but also the World Cup, and this may definitely benefit his Celtic career, in my opinion.

I’ve looked at other ways we might support Brendan Rodgers’ Olympic campaign and have a talk with him. Ultimately, even though Tils hasn’t played much for Celtic, we are aware of his abilities.

As an impact player, he can also make a small difference. He can join us, put a grin back on his face, and prepare for Celtic while also being accessible, fresher, and more fit for the Olympic campaign.

Celtic has SPFL matches against Ross County at home as well as away games against Aberdeen and Hibs while the Asian Cup is underway. Martin Boyle and Lewis Miller, two players from Easter Road, are part of Arnold’s team.

Boyle and Miller are unlikely to play against Celtic if the Socceroos make it to the semi-finals. Celtic takes on Hibs on February 7 and the Asian Cup Final on February 10.

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