Celtic youngster Kieran Tierney is set to miss their game later today against Motherwell.
Brendan Rodgers has told the Scottish Herald that Kieran Tierney ‘trains like a beast’ for Celtic.
Tierney has established himself as a key player for Celtic, despite only being 20-years-old.
And Rodgers believes that the Scottish defender has become so integral because of the work he puts in off the field.
“He trains like a beast, and he plays like one,” Rodgers said.
“I demand all players train like they play and he definitely does. I always say to the players here when they sign a contract, you’re signing a training contract. I’ll decide whether you play or not. The money is in your bank every month but you’re to work and get better.”
Tierney has already made 123 appearances for Celtic’s first-team, despite his young years.
Tierney is actually set to miss out on playing in Celtic’s next match due to injury.
The Bhoys are set to face Motherwell later today, as they look to press home their advantage at the top of the table.
Celtic are currently nine points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table, and they have two games in hand over second placed Rangers.
With Tierney out injured, Rodgers will have to reshuffle his defence, to compensate for the youngster’s absence.
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