There has been some suggestions that Celtic defender Filip Benkovic could be recalled by Leicester City in January.
Benkovic has been brought to Celtic on loan from Leicester City, and he is currently due to spend the whole season with the Glasgow side.
However, there have been suggestions that the centre-back could now return to Leicester in January and leave Celtic.
Claude Puel’s side are believed to be considering recalling Benkovic from the Bhoys.
But Rodgers insists that they would be making a mistake by taking him off his side.
“They are within their rights to assess it but let’s hope he stays,” he said. “They have a few young players out on loan playing – Harvey Barnes at West Brom and Filip here. They are getting games in their legs and you see the value of Filip to us. He’ll continue to play and he’s been superb for us.”
Benkovic score in Celtic’s last match against Dundee, as he helped Rodgers’ side to a 3-0 victory.
The Croatian has arguably been Celtic’s best defender this season, and he has publicly stated that he wants to stay with the Scottish side.
Celtic are currently top of the Scottish Premiership table, one point clear of their nearest rival, Rangers.
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