In the A-League Grand Final Melbourne City (starring Marco Tilio) defeated Melbourne Victory (featuring Daniel Arzani) 1-0…
Marco Tilio played full game and Daniel Arzani lasted 89 minutes. Both wingers have been selected in extended squad for Socceroos last two group world cup qualifiers against Japan in Perth WA on Thursday and away to Saudi Arabia next week.
Both players could also be Scotland bound after that with Tilio possibly returning to Celtic after his loan spell ended while former Celt Arzani has been linked with a move to Hearts. However Tilio might end up staying with Melbourne as talks are currently ongoing with Celtic.
The pressing question as far as the Celtic support is concerned is ‘does Marco Tilio still have a chance of making it at Celtic?’
“Marco Tilio, remember him?”
“Who?” you might well ask. The young Aussie winger signed for £2 million two years back who has spent more time more time back in his native Australia than Glasgow? Yes that very same Marco Tilio.
Marco of course didn’t make an impression on Brendan Rodgers, he arrived in Scotland with an injury picked up while in international duty with the Socceroos just days after signing for Celtic.
When he got fit enough to play he got a few minutes here and there but did nothing to impress and was promptly loaned back to Melbourne City where he has remained ever since. But with his loan deal now expired he will be soon on his way back to Lennoxtown and whether he is hungry to fight for a first team place or more importantly Brendan Rodgers sees him as part of his plans remains to be seen.
Tilio impressed yet again in his loan spell back in his native land with the club we signed him from. Now he needs to bring that form with him to Glasgow, something he failed to bring with him first time around if he wants to make an impact at this level.
In Marco’s defence he had to deal with transitioning to a new culture and a different style of football which would have been something an eye opener for the young man, but that’s something he must overcome if he wants to be a success. He also needs to stay fit.
With Jota out for a long period of time we will be in need of a wide man. Will Marco be that man? He was unlucky the first time he came to Scotland, maybe it will be second time lucky for the young Aussie winger?
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Arzani to Hearts is a good fit.
Tillio would be well suited at Hearts or Hibs but not even on his best day is he knocking off our first choise or back up wingers.
I watched the A League GF to see how Tilio and Arzani played.
Tilio was non existent, he played wide left and looked like he didn’t want to be involved. I wouldn’t have him anywhere near the Celtic team, he’s not good enough. Not even for Ayr United.
Arzani was better. He got involved, showed a lot of dig and was probably Victory’s best player. But again, nowhere near Celtic quality. Not sure he’s even Hearts quality, but worth Scott Brown or Lennon having a look at him.
Oztim.