Celtic and Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has praised former Hoops youngster Ben Doak, calling him 'brilliant'.

The 17-year-old, who joined the Anfield side last year, has made five first-team appearances for Jurgen Klopp's men so far this season and has enjoyed a successful start to his time on Merseyside.

He has also featured for Scotland U21s as well as his star has continued to grow.

However, he was ruled out of Scot Gemmill's most recent squad after suffering a head knock during a UEFA Youth League fixture against Sporting Lisbon.

Doak's condition is currently being closely monitored by the Liverpool medical team.

Dalglish is a big fan of the young forward but feels he will need to bide his time before becoming a first-team regular.

He said: " It's not a Cinderella story. He'll get there eventually but let's not push him too quickly.

"The wee man has done brilliant at Liverpool. They really enjoy what he's done. He certainly looks the part.

"But give him time to settle down. For a 17-year-old to leave his home town for Liverpool, give the wee man a chance to breathe."

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Meanwhile, Hearts loanee Garang Kuol has opened up on the words he shared with Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou after a recent league meeting between the two sides.

The 18-year-old, who is currently on the books of the Jambos until the end of the season after signing for Newcastle last year, revealed the Parkhead manager gave his fellow Aussie some words of encouragement after the Hoops' 3-1 win in the Scottish Premiership.

Kuol admitted it was a "very good moment" speaking to the 57-year-old at full-time.

He told Australian outlet the Herald and the Age: "It was very brief ( the meeting between the two). He just said, ‘I hope you’re settling in well, and keep working hard.

"'I’m happy to see you’re working hard, and hopefully, you can keep doing well.’ It’s good for him to show that he cares about other Aussie players in the league, and that he’s there for them.

"It was a very good moment."

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