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Brendan Rodgers Hails Unsung Hero Greg Taylor Amid Contract Talks

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has lavished praise on left-back Greg Taylor, emphasizing his importance to the team as contract negotiations continue.

Taylor, 27, is approaching the final six months of his deal, and Rodgers is eager to secure his long-term future at Parkhead. The Scotland defender is reportedly keen to extend his stay, but with January looming, Taylor will soon be free to discuss terms with other clubs.

Rodgers hopes to avoid that scenario, highlighting Taylor’s crucial role in Celtic’s success since joining from Kilmarnock in 2019. “Nothing as of yet,” Rodgers said regarding a contract update. “You see his importance to our game the other night. I think the possibility of having two quality players in each position, I think that’s what you see in the game the other night.”

Rodgers praised Taylor’s versatility and performance in Celtic’s recent Champions League victory. “So I can bring then Greg in and you see the level that he played at, how clean he was, how bright he was, how well he defended, how well he attacked. So he’s clearly obviously someone I see as a big part of what we’re looking to continue here and I hope over the coming months that we can do that.”

The Celtic boss acknowledged the need for clarity in the negotiations. “There does come a point where both sides, we have to understand what we’re thinking, because if it’s not going to happen, then OK, we know that. We can then plan and prepare going forward. But I really hope it doesn’t get to that because I love working with Greg Taylor.”

Taylor’s potential departure would be a significant blow, but Rodgers remains optimistic about retaining his key player.

Meanwhile, fellow full-back Alistair Johnston is reportedly close to committing his long-term future to Celtic.