Brendan Rodgers has heard nothing to back up worrying reports in Israel about Liel Abada being abused on the streets of Glasgow - and he speaks with the winger every day.
Abada still isn't in the headspace to play for Celtic amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine while some sections of the Parkhead support have been vocal in backing the Palestinian cause.
Rodgers admitted a move away may be necessary for Abada, and although he is back training, he still isn't in a position to play against Dundee on Wednesday night.This week, reports emerged from Sport 5 in the player's homeland claiming he had been subject to personal abuse on the streets of Glasgow.
But Rodgers has daily chats with the 22-year-old, and says he's heard nothing of the sort. “I’m not aware of that," Rodgers said when asked about the worrying reports. "I speak regularly with Liel.
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