Celtic include 13-year-old Karamoko Dembele in matchday squad for under-20s clash with Hearts

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The Hoops youngster will be looking to one day make the same kind of impact that his namesake has made so far this season.

Celtic have announced on their official website their matchday squad for their under-20s clash with Hearts, and while there are no surprise names in the starting line-up, one name included on the substitutes’ bench definitely does stand out.

For Hoops supporters to see the name Dembele in the squad would undoubtedly be a shock given Moussa Dembele’s blistering run of form in the first-team, but it is not the former Fulham man who may be featuring at Cappielow.

In fact, the official website has confirmed that 13-year-old Karamoko Dembele has been included in the side for the first time as several members of the squad have headed off for international duty.

While Tommy McIntyre may be cautious, if not reluctant, to throw Dembele on during the game, the experience, regardless of whether he plays or not, will surely help the prospect as he continues his development.

Celtic’s Moussa Dembele may be inspiring his namesake

The likes of Leo Fasan and Jack Aitchison have been on the periphery of the first-team in recent times, so having that direct contact with those players may allow him to pick up some advice as he heads into some crucial years for his career.

And if his inclusion in the squad is a sign of things to come, it may not be a surprise if, in several years time, he makes the kind of impact that his namesake has made this term.