Brendan Rodgers sees the evolution of in-form Matt O'Riley coming true before his very eyes after setting the midfielder a key challenge on day one.
The Danish midfielder played an important role under Rodgers' predecessor Ange Postecoglou, but has found himself the main man under the Irishman so far this season.
O'Riley has turned provider in to finisher on six occasions so far this campaign, topping off his purple patch with a goal against Hearts and an assist in the Champions League in the thrilling 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid, with the 22-year-old enjoying the added glory of a Man of the Match award.
Celtic travel to take on Hibernian on Saturday with the Irish coach expecting a tough test from Nick Montgomery's men, but says the mandate for his midfield players will be to get forward more and more.