Adam Idah needs competition to thrive, says Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers

The 24-year-old was expected to kick on after Kyogo Furuhashi left in January, but Daizen Maeda took on the mantle of Celtic's main goalscorer after moving inside from a wide position, although the Irishman still finished on 20 goals.

COMPETITION: Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers claims Adam Idah will be better if he can get some competition up front. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA Wire.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers claims Adam Idah will be better if he can get some competition up front.

The champions eased to a 2-0 win at Aberdeen thanks to goals in either half from midfielders Benjamin Nygren and Reo Hatate, but Idah struggled to make an impact in the centre-forward position.