If Neil Lennon gets the Celtic job long term, it could be good for Eboue Kouassi.
Brendan Rodgers quit Celtic last week.
Neil Lennon has won both of his games since replacing his fellow Northern Irishman on an interim basis.
Time will tell whether Celtic hire Lennon in the long term but, if they do, one player who could benefit greatly is Eboue Kouassi.
The Ivorian joined the Hoops under Rodgers for £3 million [Scottish Sun] a little over two years ago but has not lived up to his price-tag just yet. In fact, 21 appearances since January of 2017 might indicate that he’s been a rather poor addition so far.
He hasn’t played since October due to injury but, if Lennon stays beyond the summer, he might be the man to take Kouassi to the next level.
Like Kouassi, Lennon was a midfielder and an exceptional one for Celtic.
Rodgers never accomplished much as a player and maybe, just maybe, Lennon can be a better mentor for the 21-year-old than Rodgers was able to be.
He is clearly a talented lad, evident by the fact that the Bhoys spent so much on signing him, but he has stagnated for the most part and Lennon is experienced enough to freshen things up for him, starting on the training ground.
Kouassi has to want to succeed at Parkhead, but if the attitude is there, the 47-year-old could take his game to heights that Rodgers couldn’t – if he gets the job.
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