Rodgers praises the impact of Celtic’s super-sub, calling him “the best I’ve worked with.”

Rodgers praises the impact of Celtic’s super-sub, calling him “the best I’ve worked with.”Brendan Rodgers has disclosed that today’s substitute is by far the most exceptional player he has ever coached in terms of ball retention.

4th December 2024; Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, Scotland; Scottish Premiership Football, Aberdeen versus Celtic; James Forrest of Celtic on the ball

Consequently, he was eager to introduce him in the second half of the match against Hibernian, following a challenging 45 minutes in which the Hoops struggled to maintain possession of the ball.

Rodgers praised a Celtic player in particular for his ability in the final third, which he believed played a significant role in Celtic’s victory, despite the fact that he made five substitutions during the game.

Rodgers stated in The Celtic Way, “We were losing an excessive number of balls on the right side.” Therefore, in order to repel them, it is imperative to maintain possession of the ball.

James Forrest is among the most proficient players I have encountered in my professional tenure with regard to maintaining possession of the ball on the side.

“People will observe it at this time and conclude that it is due to maturity.” No, he was engaged in that activity during my visit in 2016.

The most adept player at retaining the ball when it is close on the left or right side of a pitch. Then, this enables you to maintain the attack.

We frequently conceded in the initial half. “However, as I previously stated, he is capable of containing the ball, generating opportunities, and, as I previously stated, he is under pressure to score the third goal.”

“It was excellent.” Forrest, once more, demonstrates his exceptional skills against Hibernian this afternoon.

His through pass for Kyogo’s opening goal and his sublime chip are truly remarkable. The Celtic winger possesses qualities that would be the envy of most wingers.

He is capable of creating opportunities and making the correct pass nearly nine times out of ten, while also maintaining a simple approach. If any new player is interested in learning the role, they should observe James Forrest.