Celtic boss Neil Lennon welcomes Freddie Ljungberg and Dwayne De Rosario on trial

28 December 2010 14:42
Manager Neil Lennon has revealed Canada international Dwayne De Rosario has joined Freddie Ljungberg on trial at Celtic.[LNB]The 32-year-old Toronto FC player checked in at Celtic's Lennoxtown training complex this morning to try and impress the Hoops boss, who is also looking at former Arsenal star Ljungberg.[LNB]Ahead of tomorrow's Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash against Motherwell at Celtic Park, Lennon said: 'He is in today. He's a similar player to Shaun Maloney, he likes to play off the left and come inside.[LNB] Super Swede: Freddie Ljungberg trains with Celtic at Lennoxtown as he bids to earn a deal[LNB]'He is a skilful, sharp and intelligent player. Again it's an opportunity for us to have a look and see what he can offer us, and he's here for a week.'[LNB]On Ljungberg, Lennon said: 'He didn't train with the first team yesterday because they had a game the day before, but from what we saw, he looked very impressive and in good condition. We will have a look at him training with the first team today.'[LNB]Club legend Henrik Larsson has already to his countryman to seize the chance of playing for Celtic.[LNB] No Dwayne, no gain: Dwayne De Rosario is currently enjoying off-season with Toronto FC[LNB]'The Scottish league is not as good as it was,' said Larsson, nowmanager of Landskrona in his homeland. 'But Fredrik wants to play inEurope again and if he gets the chance to play for Celtic, he shouldjust take it - because it is still a very, very big club.[LNB]'It gets a little "ifs and buts", but if Fredrik is in as good shapeas he says he is, then he will be a really big asset for Celtic.[LNB]'If he is close to his former quality then he would be a good player for any team.[LNB]'Fredrik has been a world player, with experience from the English league. He knows what's required.[LNB] Celtic legend Larsson is eager for Ljungberg to sign up at ParkheadFormer Arsenal star Ljungberg tells Celtic: Sign me up, I'm raring to go!Free agent Ljungberg to hold talks with Celtic over a move to ParkheadCELTIC FC

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