Brendan Rodgers defends Ireland striker over dry spell

"But there are certain positions that you have to produce."

Celtic boss Brendan Rodger has gone out to bat for Ireland forward Adam Idah, who is currently going through a dry spell in front of goal.

The 23-year-old has not scored in 11 games for the Hoops, five of which he started in.

However, Rodgers was adamant that the Cork man is in good form, and that he has been contributing around the park for his side.

Celtic are currently leading the Scottish Premiership by 15 points after a 4-1 win over Ross County on the weekend.

Following Saturday's game, Rodgers defended Idah: “I thought Adam did well at the weekend, yet he didn't get his goal.

“I think some players are better in rhythm and playing. But there are certain positions that you have to produce. That's the reality of it.

“But I was really pleased with his contribution. I don't need my striker to score 40 goals a season, I really don't. If you look at any of my teams, the goals are always spread out. What I need is the players to be intense, to be aggressive.

“There were some great moments for him at the weekend. Yeah, he didn't get his goal but he was there, made vital contributions, setting up the game for us, allowing other players to attack the space. He's working very, very hard, Adam.

“I just think it's one of those ones, it will drop for him at some point. But if we're scoring four goals and your striker's not scoring, then you will take that.

“I think it's his own self-pride, you want to score goals. As a striker, that's why you're there – to create goals, score goals.

"But for me, as long as I'm seeing the work rate and the intensity and the mentality, then I'm really happy with that. The goals will come for him.”