Israel boss confirms horror injury for Liel Abada | OneFootball

Celtic winger Liel Abada is set to be ruled out for up to five months after sustaining an injury on international duty.

During training last week, he picked up a thigh issue which initial speculation suggested could see him miss a month of action.

However, fresh reports in Israel now claim that is likely to be sidelined until next February with the problem, with international boss Alon Hazan admitting to the severity of the injury.

“That’s bothered me most about this international break. Abada is one of the best kids we have in the team. An amazing boy, who comes along and always shows his love for the team,” said Hazan.

“He is very professional and an incredible kid. He is quiet, works hard and is loved by everyone. He arrived in maybe his sharpest and best form since I have been manager and I told him that too.

“Then suddenly he got an injury at the end of training that seemed minor but after that, we realised he was going to be absent for a long period of time.

“I feel so bad for the boy because he had started the season so well and he had just also signed a new contract at Celtic. I wish him nothing but good health and a speedy recovery and hope he will return to us as soon as possible. We love him and are waiting for him.”

It is just the latest in a long line of injury issues which have plagued the Hoops’ start to the season.

Cameron Carter-Vickers, Maik Nawrowcki and Reo Hatate are among the other senior stars who have been sidelined, although new signing Nat Phillips is fit after missing the win at Ibrox.