Brendan Rodgers reveals Celtic heart to heart with Liel Abada as new Liam Scales contract imminent
dailyrecord.co.ukBrendan Rodgers has revealed heart-to-heart talks with Israeli star Liel Abada has reassured him that his future is still at Celtic.
And the Hoops gaffer insists the winger IS happy at the club, despite going through a tough time during his country’s conflict with Palestine.
Abada returned to the Celtic squad after injury for last week’s Old Firm win over Rangers and came off the bench again in their midweek victory at St Mirren.Celtic fans’ pro-Palestine stance raised questions about whether Abada could remain in Glasgow, especially after his former Parkhead team-mate and countryman Nir Bitton hit back at supporters on social media.
Rodgers admits Abada has endured the most difficult spell of his career and he’s been there to support the 22-year-old. But he’s adamant the Israel international is content at the club and will be a big player for Celtic in the second half of the season as they chase a third consecutive Premiership title.Rodgers said: “Liel’s in a very good place now.
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