Callum Osmand on brilliant Celtic teammate helping with his rapid rise

Callum Osmand making an impact at Celtic

The former Fulham youngster is a natural centre forward, but has been used out wide in recent weeks. Young Osmand is clearly doing his best to adapt to his new role and the demands that brings in a bid to improve his overall game.

The 20 year old has used his talented teammate Jota as an example, and sees him as something of an inspiration. He revealed he studied the Portuguese winger closely after Jota replaced him at half-time on Wednesday evening in the 2-2 draw with Dundee United.

It’s demanding Callum Osmand getting fitter all the time

Speaking to CelticPlayer, Osmand said: “I feel really good. Obviously, it’s a lot of games in a short space of time, so it’s demanding, but I feel like I’m getting fitter every game.

“I feel better. It’s about trying to push for more minutes and keep playing more and more.”

On watching Jota in midweek Callum Osmand explained: “When I came off at half-time for him, I was watching and understanding where he was.

Jota is a brilliant player – Callum Osmand

“Obviously, he knows the position much better than me. We’re going to offer two different things. We’re different players, but it’s about learning from him, what he offers, and seeing how I can use that to help my game as well.

“He’s a brilliant player. You can see his quality. Hopefully we can both get fully up to fitness and offer a lot to the team.”

Callum is naturally happy to be playing more regularly, and hopes to push on and improve as be bids to get learn and become a much better player.

Osmand can make an impact against Falkirk

Callum Osmand is sure to be involved this afternoon at Falkirk, whether that’s starting on the left wing or coming off the bench. In a match that is likely to be a tough challenge for Martin O’Neill’s league leaders, Osmand’s eye for a goal could turn out to be decisive.