Rasmussen appreciates close up view

Last updated : 18 March 2010 By Grahame Greeen

Morten RasmussenMorten Rasmussen arrived at Parkhead in the shadow of Robbie Keane and is still happy to be off the radar to get on with his job. The pair arrived in January but Rasmussen's move from Danish side Brondby did not make as many headlines as Keane's loan from Spurs. Since then Rasmussen has been used sparingly by boss Tony Mowbray. While linking up with Keane in the last two games, Rasmussen is happy for the Republic of Ireland striker to enjoy the limelight while he takes time to get used to his new surroundings.

Rasmussen said: "I think Robbie Keane's arrival is a great thing. He's a top-class player and it is always nice to play with someone who is that good. But I wasn't thinking of stardom when I came here. I just needed some time to get to know the Scottish league and my team-mates and that's fine with me. I expected the club to be very big and I know I can see that and I know I was right. I came here during the Danish pre-season so I wasn't 100 per cent fit but I am getting closer to that. Of course it is difficult to come to a new place but the only thing I can do is do my best and I am trying to do that in training and matches."