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Brendan Rodgers happy with Adam Idah's Celtic contribution and weighing up Johnny Kenny decision

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers insists he is happy with Adam Idah's contribution despite a recent goal drought, while he is also weighing up whether to keep Johnny Kenny in Glasgow or send the Sligo native out on loan.

Republic of Ireland international Idah has netted eight goals in all competitions this season but Saturday's 4-1 win at Ross County marked an 11th match without scoring for the striker.

However, Rodgers insists he is happy with the Corkman's performances.

"I was really pleased with his contribution," Rodgers said.

"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."

The Ross County match proved a significant one for Johnny Kenny, who replaced Idah off the bench for his Celtic debut after hitting 25 goals on loan for Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division as well as their impressive European campaign, and earned lavish praise from his current manager.

Rodgers will assess whether to keep the 21-year-old Ireland underage cap at the club or send him back out on loan for more experience after being impressed with his strength, enthusiasm and work-rate in Dingwall.

"We'll continue to monitor him and then it's the next decision. Is he going to stay and be a part, or

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