OPINION
Brendan Rodgers is set for showdown talks with Celtic duo Scott Allan and Ryan Christie in the coming weeks, according to the Scottish Sun, and it seems like the Celtic manager could be on the verge of a big mistake.
Rodgers has said that both players are good enough for Celtic but can’t guarantee them the game time they may want.
“Both boys have come in and done very well in pre-season,” Rodgers said in the Scottish Sun.
“They are players who have been playing regularly elsewhere and both can come in and be part of a Celtic squad.
“Ryan and Scott both have big talents. But can I give them the game time they want?
“That’s the only question mark and that’s a conversation we’ll have.”
Both players spent last season on loan, Allan at Hibernian and Dundee, and Christie at Aberdeen.
Of the two, Christie made the biggest impact as he scored four goals and registered 11 assists in 34 games, helping Aberdeen to second in the league.
He’s only been given 13 games for Celtic since he arrived three years ago and Rodgers must give him a chance to shine in the Hoops.
The 23-year-old midfielder could develop into a major talent and he’s good enough to put in a shift for Celtic this season, in what could be a gruelling campaign.
Rodgers might be right about Allan – he is surplus to requirements – but he must avoid making a mistake with Christie.
After last season he deserves his shot at Celtic and hopefully he will realise that after imminent showdown talks.