Brendan Rodgers, the manager of Celtic, explains Adam Idah’s assignment to penalty duties.

Celtic has faced challenges with penalty kicks this season under Brendan Rodgers; however, a potential solution may have emerged.

Deadline day acquisition Adam Idah made his first start for the club against Hibernian, having joined on loan from Norwich City.

Following an impactful performance over the weekend, where he provided an assist,

the 22-year-old played a crucial role at Easter Road, scoring twice from penalties to secure a dramatic victory for Celtic.

Idah’s overall performance as a lone striker received praise, earning an average match rating of 8.8/10 and boasting a 75% shot accuracy rate, according to Fotmob.

His emergence as an alternative option in attack has relieved some pressure from

Kyogo Furuhashi, who has seen a dip in form recently.

With St Mirren awaiting Celtic in the Scottish Cup on Sunday, Rodgers had no hesitation in entrusting Idah with penalty-taking duties.

The manager commended Idah’s composure and explained his decision to assign him the task, citing his track record of scoring penalties at the highest level.

Reflecting on his match-winning contribution, Idah expressed his delight at securing the victory with a late goal.

While Celtic continues to secure results, there is a recognition among fans that performances

need improvement.

In their recent league matches, goals have predominantly come from deflected shots or penalty kicks, highlighting a lack of creativity.

To contend for the title, there’s a growing need to find ways to break through defensive setups effectively.

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