A lot will be riding on the game between Celtic and RB Leipzig for both teams. The Hoops have one point from their first two games in the competition, against Real Madrid and Shakhtar Donetsk, despite putting in two positive displays. On the other hand, the Bundesliga side have no points at all. Thus, a loss could potentially end knockout qualification hopes for either team.
Celtic have showcased some shaky form lately, losing 2-0 to St Mirren and barely edging the game vs Motherwell at Parkhead. They will need to be much better against RB Leipzig away in Germany.
On the other hand, RB Leipzig have gone through a rocky start to the season themselves but prepared for the game vs Celtic in style by beating VfL Bochum by a 4-0 scoreline. Both Christopher Nkunku and Timo Werner scored braces.
As reported by Football Scotland, Liel Abada has been ruled out of Celtic’s Champions League clash vs RB Leipzig as he has not travelled to Germany. He has stayed in Scotland for religious reasons with the Jewish holiest day, Yom Kippur, starting tonight until Wednesday evening.
Celtic suffer unexpected blow for game vs RB Leipzig
It goes without saying that Celtic fans respect Abada’s decision to not take part in the game against RB Leipzig. In fact, those with a keen memory will remember that last year, he did not take part in the Europa League clash against Real Betis as well.
Now, while it was uncertain whether Abada would get a start or not, it is safe to say that he would have been a big part of Celtic’s plans vs RB Leipzig.
Abada has proven himself to be a very good goalscorer as well as someone who rises up to the occasion. His multiple goals in the Glasgow Derby are proof of that. Thus, the Hoops have certainly been weakened by the absence of the Israeli international.