Martin O’Neill praises Celtic loan signing Shim Mheuka for potential impact

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill identified 18-year-old loan signing Shim Mheuka as a player with the potential to reach the top level of professional football. Mheuka joined Celtic on a year-long loan from Chelsea and has made appearances off the bench against Aberdeen and St Mirren. During the match against St Mirren, Mheuka scored a goal in the 93rd minute that was subsequently disallowed following a VAR review. O’Neill highlighted the forward's technical ability and physical presence, suggesting he may soon earn a starting role. With a challenging schedule of upcoming fixtures, the manager indicated that the youngster is adapting well to the demands of the Scottish Premiership. Mheuka could potentially feature in the starting lineup for the team's next match against St Johnstone in Perth.

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