Celtic ace Oliver Burke is on loan from West Bromwich Albion.
Celtic loanee Oliver Burke has told the Herald that he has been struggling to adapt to playing as a striker.
Brendan Rodgers first experimented with the position change after bringing Burke to the club on loan from West Bromwich Albion.
After initial encouragement, it would be wrong to say putting Burke up front has been a success and he has since reverted back to playing on the wing.
The forward said that he did not find the change easy.
He said: “I was drifting a little bit at times and going wide and forgetting I was a striker.
“It all comes down to learning the position and maturing. You have to realise there are great players in other positions and to let them do it. I have no need to drift out and have to stay in my position. I wanted to go back to my old ways, but it’s important to learn.”
Burke has emerged as a possible striker option for Scotland for their forthcoming international fixtures.
He struggled up front for Celtic in the Europa League games against Valencia, preferred to Odsonne Edouard.
The loan is all about developing for Burke, but Celtic have alternative options.
His admission highlights the fact he is still only 21, and still learning.
Celtic have trophies to win, and Burke has to raise his game if he gets another shot up front for Celtic.
Impressive performances for Scotland might help him do this.
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