Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic looks set for a return to the International stage as Australian National team boss Graham Arnold praised the in-form 28-year old.
Not many people knew where Tom Rogic’s Celtic career might have been going towards the back end of last season.
As quoted by the Scotsman, the attacking midfielder has recently had an upturn in form under Ange Postecoglou. Now his performances look set to be rewarded with a return to his international side for their up-and-coming qualifiers.
“It’s great to see that Tommy Rogic starting with Ange (Postecoglou) at Celtic and scoring,” the Australia boss said.
“Tommy is playing under Ange as an eight so I could always have a great midfield of [Aaron] Mooy, Rogic and [Ajdin] Hrustic.
“But I could also play Rogic as a false nine and then you’ve got Jackson Irvine, so we’ve got depth.
“My strategy has always been around the national team you play the players to their strengths. The players make the system, the system doesn’t make the players – so we obviously look at making sure we’re playing those players in roles that they feel comfortable and their strengths are at.
“It’s just great to see Tommy back on the pitch in doing well.”
At this point in his Hoops career, there probably isn’t a better manager for Rogic to come in than Postecoglou.
The two worked closely together during the 55-year olds time as the Socceroos boss, and now Postecoglou is getting the best out of Rogic once again.
His performances in the last few games have been brilliant and consistent, which is something the midfielder has struggled for at times during his Celtic career.
Next month, Australia take on China and Vietnam in World Cup qualifiers as they make their push for the Qatar 2022. So, with Arnold having glowing reports of Rogic, it looks very likely he could return to the International fold for the first time since November 2019.
