Oh challenged to put on Celtic show for Jurgen Klinsmann as Ange Postecoglou reveals sitdown with South Korea boss

Ange Postecoglou admits he’s not had the pleasure of a Killie pie just yet but he’s hoping to give Jurgen Klinsmann something to chew on at Rugby Park.

The German legend is now boss of South Korea and is heading to Ayrshire on Sunday to get a flavour of how striker Oh Hyeon-gyu is getting on with the Hoops. Postecoglou doesn’t know much about the famous pastries on offer in these parts but he does reckons his frontman has been looking tasty since his arrival in Scotland in January. When asked if he’d sampled the famous delicacy, the Aussie laughed: “No mate, is there some peculiarity that distinguishes it from other pies? If I get the chance, I will. Post game mate, not during.”

Postecoglou reckons Klinsmann should have plenty to get his teeth into though as Celtic look to hammer home the advantage following last week’s mammoth Premiership win against Rangers. Oh is likely to get his chance at some stage and the manager reckons the striker’s development will be boosted by playing for a former Germany strike legend – as opposed to an average Aussie footballer.

Postecoglou said: “I had an exchange with Jurgen after the camp and he was really happy with Oh in the camp. He’s going to continue to develop. That was his first international camp with Jurgen and he mentioned he was keen to come over and watch him and that the Kilmarnock game would fit in. Hopefully he enjoys the game and I’m sure Oh will get the chance to impress."

As for playing under a legendary frontman being good for Oh as well as Celtic? Postecoglou joked: “As opposed to playing under an ordinary left full back on a weekly basis…

“Look, international football in itself is great for players. I’ve worked at that level and it gives players a real different