It is a measure of Scotland’s renewed standing in European competitors that the world’s media will now sit up and take discover.
Celtic and Rangers have restored some satisfaction the place there just lately was none so far as the nation’s continental popularity goes.
Each golf equipment have reached the latter levels of the Europa League previously yr, taking some notable scalps alongside the way in which.
The Hoops could not fairly cling on for victory towards Lille on Thursday evening however Mohamed Elyounoussi ‘s dazzling double didn’t go unnoticed.
The on-loan Southampton star whipped in a magnificence for Celtic’s first earlier than sweeping residence a advantageous second from Jeremie Frimpong’s measured low cross.
His show earned a spot in UEFA’s energy rankings and likewise a rave evaluate from Italy.
The Italian press – by way of outlet Tutto Calcio – hailed Elyounoussi as a “mature left winger” who offered a “a relentless hazard for the opposing defence”.
Notably, it is also said {that a} host of Serie A golf equipment, together with Genoa, Sampdoria and Atalanta, are amongst his admirers.
That is led to hypothesis his subsequent cease could possibly be the Italian top-flight.
Elyounoussi is ready to stay at Parkhead for the remainder of the season and his show in France bodes effectively within the workforce’s quest to recharge their home marketing campaign.
The 26-year-old’s progress was additionally mentioned by Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl following his assertion efficiency towards Les Dogues.
The German insists he is holding a eager eye on the participant’s progress and left the door open for a Saints return subsequent yr.
He stated: “I’m very deeply invested in what my mortgage gamers do and I’m very comfortable for (Elyounoussi) that he scored and I’m comfortable to see it.
“And, undoubtedly, the participant has an opportunity to possibly come again in and to be part of the workforce, possibly subsequent yr.”
