For once, it has probably been a quiet international break for Celtic, and it’s something everyone would take.

But you can’t say that for the rest of the footballing world, given the news emerging from the English Premier League and the ripple effect that is happening.

Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick as manager, and they are set to appoint Mauricio Pochettino – the man who has coached Celtic duo Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty for the USMNT.

But with Pochettino heading to Old Trafford, it has now been suggested that the United States men’s team is going to target a certain Pep Guardiola.

Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty being coached by Pep Guardiola for USMNT

Guardiola left Manchester City in the summer, and he is currently out of work, and it has been suggested by Tom Bogert for The Athletic, as well as reported in the States, that he is the number one target for USMNT.

But if Guardiola were to become the USMNT coach, there could be a distinct possibility that both of Celtic’s centre-backs are coached by him on a regular basis.

Trusty has been called up by the USMNT again, but Carter-Vickers hasn’t been called up by his country, as he looks to fight his way back into the main squad.

But it seems as though USMNT, who has had Pochettino as coach since September 2024, will push the boat out to try and replace their Manchester United-bound coach, and it all should end well for Trusty and Carter-Vickers.

Celtic fans have moaned about the level of coaching at club level this season; well, you can’t argue with what Guardiola will lay down if he takes the gig in the States – although there is a long way to go yet.