Celtic coach Shaun Maloney will take a more hands-on role with the attacking players.
The former winger revealed the shift in his duties is due to a reshuffle in Martin O'Neill's coaching staff, following the departure of Gavin Strachan and Greg Wallace.
Maloney, who previously worked more off the pitch, will now focus on improving the forwards' goal-scoring. He said: "I have picked up the individual work with the attacking players after games.
"Last season, it was Gavin Strachan who did that. I can't take any credit for that. We also had Greg Wallace, who went to Saudi with Brendan Rodgers recently, and those two were really good with the individual stuff.
"I was doing things away from the pitch more, so I will pick more of that up this season."
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His increased involvement comes as Celtic prepare for a season with fierce competition for attacking spots.
Players like Yang, Jota, James Forrest, and new signing Camilo Duran are all vying for positions, with the expected arrival of Haissem Hassan set to add further depth.
Maloney also shared insights into Martin O'Neill's expectations for the wide players. He said: "Martin is really aggressive in that he wants wingers to take on their opponent when we create a one-v-one.
"He gives the wingers the confidence that they can do that and that they shouldn't worry about losing it."
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