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Brendan Rodgers raves about Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor

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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers seems to rate Callum McGregor highly.

Callum McGregor of Scotland listens to the anthem during the International Friendly match between Hungary and Scotland at Groupama Arena on March 27, 2018 in Budapest, Hungary.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has spoken highly of Callum McGregor to The Telegraph.

The former Liverpool and Swansea City boss seems to rate the 24-year-old central midfielder highly.

Rodgers has stated that McGregor is a very consistent footballer, and has stated that the Scotland international midfielder has never missed training.

Zenit's Italian defender Domenico Criscito (L) vies with Celtic's Scottish midfielder Callum McGregor during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg football match between Zenit...

“He is just consistent, seven or eight out of 10 every week for me, in terms of how he plays,” Rodgers told The Telegraph about McGregor. “He has this incredible knack of keeping the ball. At international level that is a must.”

“He has got the perfect temperament,” added Rodgers. “He has never missed a day’s training since I have been here.

“He comes in the team, he plays in big games, he plays at left-back, he plays wide on the right, he is just the same.”

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers during the Scottish Cup Quarter Final match between Celtic and Greenock Morton at Celtic Park on March 3, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Quality footballer

McGregor has been on the books of Celtic his entire professional club football career so far and has a contract with the Glasgow giants until the summer of 2021, according to Transfermarkt.com.

The 24-year-old central midfielder has scored 26 goals in 157 appearances in all competitions for the Hoops, as stated on the club’s official website.

The central midfielder has established himself as an important player for Celtic and is playing well for the Bhoys at the moment.

McGregor has scored five goals and provided four assists in 29 Scottish Premiership appearances for Celtic so far this season, according to Transfermarkt.com.

Celtic are set to win the Scottish Premiership title yet again this season and could also clinch the domestic treble.