Ange Postecoglou has tempered expectation over Karamoko Dembele 's Celtic return.
The academy prospect is again from a protracted harm lay-off however the Parkhead boss doesn't anticipate him to make an instantaneous influence in his first workforce.
Dembele suffered an ankle fracture in pre-season and a quick run-out towards St Mirren in midweek was his first senior look of the season.
The 19-year-old is out of contract on the finish of the season however Postecoglou insists the precedence, for now, helps restore his health with minutes for the B workforce.
Requested if he expects Dembele to make an influence within the title run, Postecoglou replied: "It relies upon. It is his first tentative steps.
"He is nonetheless a good distance off having the ability to be a significant contributor as a result of he is simply missed a lot soccer.
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"The thought is we attempt to get him some extra game-time with the B workforce and construct his health up.
"He is one I used to be trying ahead to working with, sadly the pre-season harm means he is missed the vast majority of the season.
"However he is been again coaching with us since he is been wholesome and he is trying good.
"We have competitors in these huge areas, and depth, in order that's his problem. Mikey Johnston's again coaching as effectively.
"With these type of gamers, it is giving them alternatives to develop and seeing how far their progress goes."
With Dembele's present deal up come the top of the present marketing campaign, Postecoglou mentioned talks on his future will possible begin quickly.
However he careworn discussions will even rely on the place Dembele sees his personal future.
The Celtic boss added: "With all these issues, it is two methods. That'll rely on Karamoko himself and the place he sees his future.
"We'll sit down on the acceptable time for him and map out what's finest for him; what he thinks is finest for him, and we'll make a decision."
You possibly can watch Postecoglou's full press convention through the video participant above.