Israeli football player and Celtic striker Liel Abada could leave the team due to pressure from pro-Palestinian supporters of the Scottish team, Celtic coach Brendan Rogers announced today.
"I had many talks with Liel. He is training but this period is about psychology, if you don't feel well it means you are not ready. I can't take any chances, I will always support him but I have to protect the team," said Rodgers .
The young Israeli representative (22) will not play in Celtic's next match in the Scottish Championship against Kilmarnock, and he missed the match against St. Mirren last Sunday.
"He's young, 22 years old, far from home. People talk about what's happening in Israel and then forget about it, and for him it's reality, it's his life," the Celtic coach added.
Since the start of the conflict in Israel, Celtic fans have displayed support banners and Palestinian flags at every game.
Rogers also stated that "it is possible that the Israeli will leave the team".
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