Gary Neville comments on Brendan Rodgers leaving Celtic

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Brendan Rodgers left Celtic for Leicester City back in February, with Neil Lennon taking over at Parkhead.

Gary Neville has told Sky Sports during Monday Night Football, which was broadcast on 6th May, that he understands Brendan Rodgers’ decision to leave Celtic to join Leicester City.

Rodgers departed Parkhead back in February to join Leicester, and the move has completely soured his relationship with Celtic’s supporters.

Bhoys fans have been left fuming with Rodgers for leaving them midway through the season, and jeopardising their chances of doing the treble.

But Neville understands why Rodgers opted to leave Celtic to return to the Premier League with Leicester.

He said: “There was a feeling in Scotland from Celtic fans, ‘how could you leave us to come to Leicester?’. But when you watch this Leicester team – and the promise and the potential, you can see why.”

Leicester put in an excellent performance last night, despite being beaten by Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola’s men won 1-0 thanks a late strike from Vincent Kompany to ensure that they remained at the top of the Premier League table.

Celtic, meanwhile, have continued to stay on course to win their third treble in a row.

The Bhoys won the Scottish Premiership title at the weekend, with a 3-0 victory over Aberdeen.