Celtic and Brendan Rodgers have suffered a devastating blow for a Hoops player who will begin his spell on the sidelines this afternoon when the club host Dundee.The Northern Irishman returned to Parkhead in the summer following the departure of Ange Postecoglou and guided the club to the top of the Scottish Premiership.
A 1-0 win over rivals Rangers before the international break had their country’s representatives in high spirits, however, one star player has returned with a problem.
According to the BBC, Liel Abada suffered a thigh problem during training with Israel, and Rodgers admitted that the winger was ready to take part in the test and had to miss three to four months. “He went to London today for a test, but we think it will take about three to four months.
“It looks like he worked out his thigh muscles. He got it back at the end of practice during a shooting session.
“It’s a shame for him because he played well in pre-season and he’s started a lot of games since I’ve been here, so we’re really disappointed, but it was a game. collective for us and we have other players coming in.” IN.”
Abada, who joined Glasgow more than two years ago, has been a key player for Celtic in recent years, with over 100 appearances in the blue and white.
The 21-year-old contributed to his 50th goal for Celtic this season by scoring against Aberdeen and has been a regular for Rodgers in the current campaign. The player was rewarded with a new four-year contract earlier this month, with the Hoops boss admitting he is looking to improve Abada further.
“He has signed a new contract and he seems happy and I look forward to continuing his development because he has a lot of areas where he can improve.
“It’s a pity but he will work hard and come back and we will use him in the second part of the season.”
So this injury update is a blow to Abada, Rodgers and Celtic, and if the fixtures are correct, he could be out until the new year.
He was praised by Postecoglou last year, who hailed Abada as “very good” after his win over Livingston.
“I think he’s very good. He is constantly improving and wants to be better.
“The physical aspect of the game is something he has to deal with. He’s not the biggest guy, but he doesn’t lack courage.
“A few times in the first half he should have been in the area where he scored before, but he wasn’t there.
“If one or two people don’t do it then it affects the whole team. But overall, his contribution was important.
Wilfried Zaha, Luka Milivojevic, Jack Butland and Vicente Guaita left on free transfers to Galatasaray, Shabab Al-Ahli, Rangers and Celta Vigo respectively, while Matheus Franca, Dean Henderson, Rob Holding and Jefferson Lerma arrived from Flamengo. , Manchester United, Arsenal and Bournemouth.
Hodgson is pleased with the club’s situation, saying ahead of the international break:
“If I were a Palace fan I would be delighted with the team we can put together now. I would also be very pleased with the couch we were able to put together. It’s not just 11 people, we have more players and competition than that.
