Source: Team_Talk
Lennon backs Ki to shine at Celtic
Celtic manager Neil Lennon believes Ki Sung-Yong's fine World Cup for South Korea can help launch his Bhoys career.[LNB] The Parkhead side landed the 21-year-old South Korea international from FC Seoul earlier this year.[LNB]Ki has shown glimpses of his talent so far during his six-month SPL stay and Lennon believes his young age has played a part.[LNB]Japanese ace Shunsuke Nakamura proved an instant success at Celtic, but Lennon knows he joined after years of football in Europe.[LNB]The club's new manager knew it will take some time for Ki to settle and believes his impressive finals in South Africa will do wonders for his confidence.[LNB]"Ki had a very good World Cup, I'm delighted for him," Lennon told the club's official website. "He's still a young man and we're pleased with him.[LNB]"He didn't hit the ground running when he came here, which is understandable because he is coming from a totally different culture - he came from the other side of the world.[LNB]"Nakamura was different because he was more experienced and played in Italy for a long time. He came in at the start of the season but Ki came in in January.[LNB]"We're hoping he'll have a big season next year. He's still only 21 but he's played in the World Cup now, and played very well, so hopefully that confidence will help him."
