Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has expressed his belief that Luis Palma is steadily adapting to the rigours and expectations of playing for Celtic.
The Honduran forward marked his presence by netting the second goal in Celtic’s 3-1 triumph over Kilmarnock.
It was his first start for the Hoops, and after a goal against Motherwell last week, and his disallowed goal against Lazio, he’s full of confidence.
Rodgers emphasised the challenges new signings face, stating it’s unrealistic to expect them to seamlessly integrate and perform flawlessly from the outset. Instead, he values gradual progress and adaptability, something Luis Palma has shown over the past few games.
“The players at the top end of the pitch have to create and score goals, that’s their contribution,” Brendan Rodgers said. [STV]
“But Luis is settling in very well. These guys are coming from different climates and cultures.
“People feel the need for them to be perfect right away. I don’t, it’s all about adaptability.
“If they feed into the club’s winning mentality, they’ll improve here.
“You see with Palma, he’s getting better game by game. He was excellent today and scored a very good goal.
“He was dangerous. He played his part in a very good collective performance.”
Every time Palma got the ball on Saturday, you felt like he could do something with it. He had fans on the edge of their seats and took his goal nicely. He looks like he’s only going to get better, and will be one of the best signings of the summer.
