Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is promising a 'real game' when his side face Everton in the Sydney Super Cup this winter and it turns out that he has a bit of extra incentive to try and get a positive result.
Both sides will make the long trip to Australia in mid-November during the World Cup, to compete in the bi-annual exhibition tournament alongside local clubs Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers.
Frank Lampard's side will face off against the Scottish Champions on Sunday, November 20 at the Accor Stadium, but if the game needed any extra spice then the revelation that Hoops boss Postecoglou is a Liverpool fan, should provide it.
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Speaking about the forthcoming competition on Australian TV station Channel 10, he said: “It should be good. When overseas clubs come here, it’s always great, because people get to see their heroes close up. The difference for us is we’re not coming in pre-season. We’re literally playing on the weekend, getting on a plane and getting here.
“The boys will be in good nick. It’ll be a real game against Sydney and against Everton. As you said, I wouldn’t mind knocking off Everton, that would be nice.
“The one thing I’ve discovered is the support of the football club is global. Even down under. We’ve got some passionate fans down here. I guarantee the atmosphere will be something special. So it’ll be good games in a great atmosphere.”
Although born in Greece, Postecoglou moved to Australia when he was five and made almost 200 appearances for South Melbourne. He earned four caps for the Australia and after a successful management stint down-under went on to coach their national side before joining Celtic in 2021.
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