Asmir Begovic has tipped Nathan Patterson for the very top and reckons the former Rangers kid will be going all out for a win over Celtic.
The Light Blues sold the Scotland international last January to the Toffees and after a slow start to life in England, he's really established himself as a key man in Frank Lampard's side this season. He's already landed big praise from pundits south of the border and his team-mate reckons he will go high in the game describing the full-back as a player with 'huge potential'.
But in the here and now, it is a test against Ange Postecoglou and his Hoops Down Under, and Begovic is certain the former Rangers full-back will be going all out to wreck the homecoming of the Celtic boss in the Sydney Super Cup meeting. He told the Daily Record: “I’m sure Nathan will want to win the game for sure. We all know his connections to the blue side of Glasgow. Nathan is a young lad with huge potential. He’s got a lot in front of him in his career.
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"He can be one of the best right backs around. He’s settled in really well here, he’s a great lad and great character. He will do well, I’m sure.”
On facing Celtic, he added: “It will be a good test for us. Celtic are a very good team with a very good manager.
“I’m sure there will be a great atmosphere as well. There’s always a bit of rivalry when teams from Scotland and England meet and there is the connection here with the Celtic manager as well. We’re hoping to put on a good performance.
“Joe [Hart] is someone I know really well and he’s a great goalkeeper. He deserves all the success he’s had.
“It’ll be nice to catch up with him – and hopefully we can stick a couple past him! He’s someone I’d admired in the game, absolutely. I have huge respect for him but I’m sure it’s mutual. Joe is someone I’ve always tried to compete with and measure myself against.”
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