Leigh Griffiths takes break from Celtic to tackle off-field problems

12 December 2018 20:37
• Striker to get ‘all the help he needs’ from Celtic• Brendan Rodgers: ‘He has reached a point where it is a struggle’The buildup to a decisive European tie for Celtic has been overshadowed by Leigh Griffiths being given indefinite leave further to reports he is to receive professional help for off-field problems. Brendan Rodgers said on Wednesday the striker is “struggling” and that “life is tough for him right now”.The 28-year-old is reported to have an issue with gambling, to the point where he apparently entered into a self-exclusion programme from a group of one leading bookmaker’s shops. While Rodgers understandably did not offer details, he strongly hinted at concerns that need to be resolved. Continue reading......read full article

Source: TheGuardian