What’s going on with Liel Abada?
Liel Abada is thankfully back to full fitness and raring to go after the winter break. It’s no secret we’ve missed his presence on the right hand side, he’s a skilful player who also chips in with his fair share of goals and assists. Liel is one of the most promising young prospects in European football and we are very lucky to have him at Celtic.
However reports now seemed to suggest Abada could be leaving Celtic possibly on loan or even a permanent deal. The journalist who wrote about this was Stephen McGowan of the Scottish Daily Mail, and as we know, he is usually well informed when it comes to all things Celtic.
This Daily Mail article seems to suggest it’s because of the most obvious reason which is of course the situation in the Middle East regarding Israel and Palestine.
Pressure from Israel puts Liel Abada in impossible situation.
https://t.co/1y6EpYCnXO via @MailSport
— stephen.mcgowan (@mcgowan_stephen) January 10, 2024
McGowan’s article covers stuff we already know such as the Green Brigade’s support of Palestine and big-name Israeli players who spoke out against them and their words of advice to Liel. So most of it was nothing new.
But could there be substance to this story? After all, it must be a tricky situation for Liel. He of course didn’t celebrate with the rest of the players in front of the Celtic support after the win against St Mirren in Paisley and on his return to action at Celtic Park he did walk around the pitch with his teammates but remained well back as the players approached the North Curve.
Hopefully there is nothing to it, and Liel decides to stay put. He’s loved at the club. You saw the reception he got when he came on as a sub against theRangers. He was applauded by every man woman and child in the stadium.
He is very welcome at this club as every player is. Celtic remains a club open to all. We don’t want to lose him. Hopefully it doesn’t come to that but if Liel is unhappy at Celtic and wants a move, Celtic had plenty of interest in him in the summer and would be unlikely to stand in his way.
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If he wants to go then adios, if he wants to stay then get the head down and earn your wages.
Your tone here is all wrong here. Liel has been put in a very difficult situation which is not of his making. He seems destined to be vilified regardless of what he does or doesn’t do. He has always been a dedicated, professional footballer with the right attitude.
How? he got injured playing for Israel and we are stuck paying his wages for no return. He has been out for months. Time to make his mind up, he was given a great reception by everyone on his return, he needs to make his mind up
Where and when did he say he wanted to leave ? He signed a new contract. Where and when players get injured is not exactly personal choice. Did you say Celtic were stuck paying Henrik’s wages when he broke his leg ? As I said, people will have it in for him, regardless of what he does. You are proving my point.
is this why we’re chasing the Rapid Vienna player, not strengthening the squad but a like for like replacement
My thinking too
Yup.