Shaun Maloney takes on new role with Celtic's attacking players

Shaun Maloney has announced he will assume a more hands-on role with Celtic's attacking players this season following recent changes in Martin O’Neill’s coaching staff. Maloney replaces Gavin Strachan and Greg Wallace in focusing on individual work with forwards like Yang Hyun-jun and Jota. This change reflects an intensified competition for attacking positions as Maloney emphasizes O’Neill’s strategy of encouraging wingers to aggressively take on defenders in one-on-one situations. Maloney had been involved with off-field duties but will now shift his focus to enhance the team's attacking play directly during training sessions.

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