Celtic stars rage at team-mate Dedryck Boyata - reports
The Belgian international was absent from the club’s biggest game of the season to date on Tuesday evening, as the Hoops crashed out of Champions League qualifying following a 2-1 defeat away to AEK Athens.
Though the 27-year-old claimed he was injured, his manager Brendan Rodgers revealed before the game that the player was indeed fully fit.
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This came after Boyata’s agent insisted his client was never again play for Celtic after “promises” were broken regarding a potential move in the transfer window.
Without his other first-choice centre-back Kristoffer Ajer through suspension, Rodgers was forced to pick a combination of Jack Hendry and Jozo Simunovic for the game, with neither covering themselves in glory.
It is understood that Boyata should expect a frosty reception the next time he reports for training at Lennoxtown. There is 10 months remaining on his current contract.