Brendan Rodgers is the perfect person to push Adam Idah to new heights, and Stephen Kenny believes he has already done so.
The Norwich striker signed a loan with Celtic in January, and although there were some complaints about the transfer—many thought it was a desperate last-minute addition at the end of a disappointing window—he has performed well thus far. Idah has scored five goals in nine games, including crucial braces against Motherwell and Hibs. Kyogo, who seems rejuvenated by the competition, has also performed at his best since Kyogo’s arrival.
Idah was picked by Ireland boss Stephen Kenny for their March internationals and after he came off the bench against Belgium on Saturday, he could be in line for a start against Switzerland on Tuesday night. And his international gaffer is already seeing a big difference in him after just a few months working with at Parkhead.
“His goals ratio at Carrow Road was criticized, but those statistics can be very misleading because many of his Premier League appearances under Daniel Farke were as a substitute,” Kenny said to the Celtic Way. He was incorporated into the first team rather quickly. While they were in the Premier League, he had to play second fiddle to Teemu Pukki for a while, despite his own success.
“He has spent a few seasons at Norwich, and I believe this is a great opportunity for him. He has immediately taken to it, and seeing from the outside, I have no doubt that he is having fun during his time in Glasgow.
“I’m confident that Brendan (Rodgers) will provide him the tactical guidance he needs to advance once more. That is one of Brendan’s main advantages, and Adam will undoubtedly improve as a player as a result of it, regardless of what happens to him after his loan period. Adam has a lot to learn at Celtic, and I think Brendan can help him grow.
“He is hungry to do that and he has all the right attributes as I said. All that Adam needs to add to his game now is the consistency of performance and whatever transpires at the end of the season, so be it. Celtic are a fantastic club, a big club with fantastic traditions. Adam is now playing for a Celtic team that creates a lot of chances and it is no surprise to see him go up to Scotland and score goals.
“He is hungry to do that and he has all the right attributes as I said. All that Adam needs to add to his game now is the consistency of performance and whatever transpires at the end of the season, so be it. Celtic are a fantastic club, a big club with fantastic traditions. Adam is now playing for a Celtic team that creates a lot of chances and it is no surprise to see him go up to Scotland and score goals.
