Celtic winger Liel Abada got himself a second-half hat-trick as the Hoops thrashed Dundee United 9-0 on Sunday afternoon.
The Israeli international has had to be patient for starts this season, with manager Ange Postecoglou having preferred Daizen Maeda in four of the five league matches so far.
However, after Abada’s performance at Tannadice, fans on Twitter are now calling for the player to be starting games on a regular basis ahead of Maeda:
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate that Abada is 20 years old. Potential is through the ceiling.
— Nikki G🍀 (@nikkigallagher_) August 28, 2022
I’ve seen the light. Start Abada over Maeda👍
— Cameron (@CG1752_) August 28, 2022
Clear of paizan paeda
— #freegiakoumakisandabada (@niallbrown17_) August 28, 2022
Abada is levels above kent, if he was English he’d be worth £50 million
— Max (@Max____67) August 28, 2022
He’s got too start next weekend
— Ryan Polland (@ryanpolland) August 28, 2022
Abada should start over Maeda imo
— Mark (@Hailparadise1) August 28, 2022
Abada should be always starting. What a player man 😎
— A😎 (@_a1888_) August 28, 2022
It’s easy to forget that Abada is still only 20 years of age, and it is frightening to think how much he could improve in the future.
Celtic’s recruitment department did an outstanding job by bringing the forward in last year for only £3.6m, and he is worth many times that now.
There will be fears about how long the Hoops can keep hold of Abada. He was linked with Crystal Palace earlier this year but playing in the Champions League will definitely help the Scottish champions retain his services.