Johan Mjallby has delivered a detailed inside track on Celtic new boy Sead Haksabanovic.
Ange Postecoglou swooped to bring in the attacker as part of his summer recruitment drive as he raided Rubin Kazan for the third time in his 18 months in Glasgow after capturing Carl Starfelt last season and a deadline day loan swoop for Oliver Abildgaard. He was the Hoops' ninth summer signing as the Scottish champions continue to improve under the Aussie boss.
Last season's recapture of the Premiership crown from Rangers earned a crack at the Champions League proper this term with Haksabanovic thrown in for his first start since moving to Scotland against Shakhtar Donestk. He looked dangerous in spells as he attracted a number of fouls while showed his direct running style during the first 45 minutes. He was replaced at the interval by Daizen Maeda - who also came on at the start of the second half in last week's defeat to Real Madrid for Liel Abada.
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Mjallby knows Haksabanovic well and has outlined his key characteristics. He strongly believes he will be real asset to the style of play Postecoglou has installed at Celtic while he labelled him 'very good' in the one on one situation.
Speaking on BT Sport, the former Parkhead No2 and defender said: "He's an impact player. He's very, very good one vs one .
"Excellent player for the mould of how Ange Posteoclgou wants to play the game.
"I would prefer him, like Jota, to play on the left because he wants to come inside. He's very good one on one.
"He's got good speed and pace over the first five to seven yards. Not like [Liel] Abada who can obviously run quickly for 15-20 yards."
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