Auston Trusty’s stunning USA stats nudge Wilfried Nancy ahead of Celtic arrival
Auston Trusty shone for the USA in their 5-1 in over Uruguay on 19 November as Wilfried Nancy begins to identify his main men for his impending Celtic arrival.
Sources told Football Insider that Nancy is the favourite for the Celtic manager job as talks continue to go on between the two parties.
Premier League legend Matt Le Tissier exclusively told Football Insider that the possible Nancy appointment is a gamble for Celtic, which could potentially backfire.
Given the Frenchman’s experience of managing in the MLS, he will certainly have a keen eye on Trusty, who also started his career in the American top-flight.
Trusty composed as USA destroy Uruguay in international friendly
The 27-year-old was one of Mauricio Pochettino‘s back three as the former Tottenham boss took on his ex-mentor Marcelo Bielsa.
The number six was key to the Stars and Stripes’ third goal as he teed up Alexander Freeman in what was defined as a big chance.
Moreover, the ex-Sheffield United man was pinpoint with his passing, accruing a 98 per cent accuracy rate with 45 passes out of 46 completed.
| Selected Stats vs Uruguay (19 November) | Auston Trusty |
| Minutes played | 90 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Big chances created | 1 |
| Passes completed (%) | 45/46 (98%) |
| Clearances | 5 |
| Tackles (won) | 1 (1) |
Defensively, Trusty did his best to keep the Uruguayans at bay, racking up five clearances and winning 100 per cent of his tackles.
The USA are looking to shrug off their Gold Cup final disappointment to Mexico back in July as they prepare to host the 2026 World Cup next summer.
Impending Nancy arrival at Celtic to signify fight for places in starting XI
Despite Martin O’Neill seeming to be happy to stay at Celtic, it definitely appears the club are pushing on to get the Columbus Crew manager’s appointment over the line.
The 48-year-old is set to arrive to Glasgow with no European experience, which could prove difficult despite boasting a 51 per cent win rate.
Ahead of his expected arrival, Nancy will be certainly making a plan for who will fit into his starting XI at Celtic Park.
Typically setting up in a 3-4-2-1, agile centre-backs such as Trusty will be ideal for his tactics and style of play.
Performing well under Pochettino on the international stage, the former Arsenal man would have done himself a favour in impressing the possible new head coach.