Matt O'Riley details new Celtic role helped by diet change that's fuelling hunger for more goals

Matt O'Riley is hungry for success after altering his diet.

The Celtic star has made a blistering start to the campaign and won a call-up to Denmark’s senior squad. O’Riley’s displays secured him the Premiership Player of the Month Award for September and a tweak of eating habits is helping him progress. He said: “I’m fitter than I was last year and stronger. That helps late in a game when you still have the ability to run off your opponent.

“Mentally this is the best I’ve felt. I am more open and free on the pitch and that helps me play freely. It also helps me take risks without worrying about what will happen. I’ve tweaked a few things with my diet. Every so often I assess what I’m doing and tweak things. It’s nothing drastic but diet and sleep are things I am quite diligent about. I’ve tweaked the amount of carbs and veg I’m eating, and snacking.”

O’Riley hopes to continue his scoring spree at Hearts, with five goals already. He said: “My role’s changed a bit. Defensively, I’m in our box more than I was last season. Offensively, I’m also in the other box more. That helps with being fitter and going box to box.”

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