Developing story this afternoon but Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Leigh Griffiths will be taking time away from Celtic as he battles off field problems.
BREAKING: Brendan Rodgers confirms Leigh Griffiths will be ‘taken away from football for a period of time’ as he battles off-field problems.
“Leigh’s has on-going issues for a couple of months….he’s reached a points where it’s a struggle for him.”
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The striker has just battled back to fitness and scored on his return two weeks ago.
Brendan Rodgers has told Celtic fans the player needs time away from the game in order to to deal with off field issues.
This is obviously a testing time for the Celtic star and there will be no doubt an outpouring of genuine emotion from the Celtic support.
We hope to see Leigh back soon scoring goals and whatever he’s battling at the minute the Celtic family is right behind him.
Brendan Rodgers also confirmed The striker will receive all the professional help he needs in order to help him through this difficult time.
You’ll Never Walk Alone, Leigh.