Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has publicly criticised Leigh Griffiths this season.
Brendan Rodgers has insisted to the Scotsman that Leigh Griffiths remains an important part of his Celtic plans, but he wants the striker to change his mentality.
Rodgers recently publicly criticised the Scotland international attacker, and stated that he needed to work harder in training to improve his fitness.
Rodgers claims he’s had to reassure one player about his importance to Celtic recently
And the Celtic boss has added to the statement, after Celtic’s latest victory over St. Johnstone.
Griffiths missed out on playing in the Bhoys’ most recent fixture, and Rodgers has warned that any Celtic player who is deemed not have the right mentality will be moved on.
“He’s clearly a talent. But if we’re going to be a Champions League club consistently then you need a Champions League mindset. Otherwise you’ll be playing somewhere else and that goes for anybody,” Rodgers said.
“Leigh’s a very important part of what I’m looking to do, and will continue to be. He’s a brilliant striker but he has to be fit and available, and to be fit you have to look after every part of your life.”
Griffiths has had to deal with losing his place as Celtic’s number one striker this season.
The arrival of Moussa Dembele has knocked Griffiths down the pecking order at Celtic Park, but he has still had a productive campaign.
The 26-year-old has netted 13 goals in all competitions, helping Rodgers’s side establish a 27 point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.
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