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James Forrest comments on his suspension at Celtic

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Celtic winger James Forrest has been in red-hot form for Brendan Rodgers’ side in recent times.

James Forrest of Celtic controls the ball during the Scottish Cup Final between Celtic and Motherwell at Hampden Park on May 19, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Celtic winger James Forrest has admitted to the Glasgow Evening Times that he hated watching from the sidelines in the Bhoys’ last Europa League match.

Forrest was suspended for Celtic’s trip to Germany when they took on Red Bull Leipzig, and his absence was felt.

Brendan Rodgers’ side fell to a 2-0 defeat against Leipzig in their last European match.

And Forrest admitted that it was strange having to watch Celtic on the television rather than be involved.

“I am not really used to being suspended,” Forrest said. “I got a red card in my second season under Lenny and maybe sat out one game. So it was strange and hopefully I don’t experience it again.”

James Forrest of Celtic reacts during the Scottish Premier League match between Celtic and Ranger at Celtic Park on December 30, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Forrest should come back into Celtic’s team on Thursday evening, when Rodgers’ side host Leipzig.

Forrest has scored seven goals in his last five games, so heads into the contest in red hot form.

The Bhoys need to pick up their form in Europe, otherwise they could face elimination in the group stage.

Celtic are currently in third place in their group, having picked up just one victory from their first three matches.

James Forrest of Celtic scores his teams fifth goal during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Motherwell at Celtic Park on December 2, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.