Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he has spoken to Adam Idah after a video of the Irish international striker on a night out surfaced on social media this week.
Rodgers reckons that it is a damning indictment of the modern technological era that Idah couldn't enjoy a social evening without being filmed on somebody's mobile phone.
The £8.5 million summer capture from Norwich City has bagged 14 goals and has one assist to his name this season.
Rodgers admitted that he felt sad for his compatriot and labelled him 'a great young professional' and that he has no qualms about his mentality moving forward.
When asked if he was aware of the video, Rodgers admitted he was but hadn't seen any of the footage.
However, he insists that it is a cautionary tale for any young footballer that they have to be guarded at all times, as he threw a protective arm around his striker.
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The 52-year-old said: "Yes, I haven't seen anything, of course. Adam rang me yesterday to take me through everything that happened. I spoke to him again this morning.
"There's a sadness to it. He knows where I am in terms of, and the group knows where I'm at in terms of focus and mentality. This was on a day off.
"I think the sad thing for me is that a 24-year-old football player, who in his spare time can't let his hair down without someone trying to film him. I think this is the challenge now for people in general, but in particular, if you're a young football player, you see it.
"I got the full story from him. I don't have any doubt he's a great young professional. Adam does absolutely everything to be the best player he can be. The nutritionist outside of the club does his extra work.
"So I have absolutely no doubts about that. It's just a shame that these things get pieced together and make it look a lot worse than what it is. People will see it, as I haven't seen it, but I've heard some of the guys mention it. Yes, he has to live with that. I've got no doubts about his mentality.
"He's had an evening off on Wednesday. We were off Thursday, and we've got plenty of time before the game Sunday. So yes, I'm with Adam on that.
"I think in modern society, and especially these young guys, they have to be guarded.
"Sadly, it's the way of the world. People who will maybe go to sign an autograph or do a video, and then some clown comes in and says something else in the video. Then people wonder, why will players not do a video? Why won't they sign? Why do they drive past? It's because you try to expose them.
"So why do they take the risk then? Well, they just drive past, or they just don't bother. Which is a sad thing because kids want their things signed and whatever else.
"It's where we are. We just have to live with that and whatever was put out there, of course, people will have their own narrative to the story.
"I got it from him. He was honest enough to ring me yesterday and we spoke, which was great, and then I had a good chat this morning.
"He's fine, and he trained really well. So he'll be ready for the weekend."
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