As reported by The Scottish Sun, France manager Didier Deschamps has singled out Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic as a danger man ahead of their clash with Australia at the World Cup this weekend.

What’s the story?

The two sides are set to meet on Saturday in Russia, with France one of the fancied sides to go far in the competition this summer. Australia meanwhile have a tough task ahead of them if they are to qualify out of group C.

After signing a new contract at the Hoops at the end of last season, star Socceroos man Rogic is well placed to have a big impact on his countries fortunes and has been singled out by French legend Deschamps as a key threat to France.

As quoted by The Scottish Sun, Les Bleus’ boss said:

Australia used to be a defensive side, but they have changed that and now have an attacking threat.

I am concerned about their strength going forward – in particular Tom Rogic. They also have Andrew Nabbout, who is an exciting player.

They are well organised and can be an aggressive team.

We have completed our homework on them. It’s a very difficult game against a team who will work very hard indeed.

I have told our players to be careful about the attacking threat Australia undoubtedly pose.

Can the Celtic midfielder show the world why he is so highly regarded by supporters in Glasgow?

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Can Rogic shine in Russia?

While the game against France may be a step up in quality too far for Rogic and Australia this weekend, they certainly have a chance of being competitive against both Denmark and Peru in the subsequent group fixtures.

Those could be the matches that Rogic steps up and produces something special, as he has done so many times in big matches for Celtic in the past.

Had he not signed a new contract before heading to Russia, that could have been a worry for Hoops supporters, but they can now fully enjoy seeing what he can do against elite competition, knowing he will be at the club for the next few years.