The 46-year-old opted to go away Celtic Park, regardless of the opportunity of a ‘treble treble’
New Leicester Metropolis supervisor Brendan Rodgers insists he understands why Celtic followers are so incensed along with his exit.
The 46-year-old joined the Foxes on a three-and-a-half yr deal on Tuesday after the sacking of Claude Puel.
A banner was unveiled during Celtic’s 2-1 win at Hearts in midweek calling Rodgers a fraud, saying he had swapped immortality for mediocrity with the Foxes.
A video shared on-line additionally confirmed supporters chanting abuse at their former supervisor.
“I’ve seen what’s been stated however Celtic supporters will damage. I perceive how they really feel,” stated Rodgers, who signed a deal till 2022 on Tuesday.
“They’re hurting and perhaps just a little frightened when it comes to what may occur with me leaving.
“Phrases, you at all times need to watch out with. I’ve seen the banner, the Celtic supporters are hurting.
“They gave me every thing so I’m not going to say something aside from that.
“It was a shock and they’re in all probability indignant however finally actuality will set in and the work we did can be appreciated.
“However what gave me the consolation to maneuver is what we put in place there was going to stabilise the membership going ahead.
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“I knew, coming away, the enhancements made will hopefully enable that success to proceed.
“It might be just a little unfair on Leicester, I haven’t swapped coming right into a mediocre membership.
“It’s current historical past has been unbelievable, they’ve that ambition to push larger than the place we’re.”
Rodgers’ impression has already been welcomed by the Leicester squad, with the 46-year-old lifting the temper at their Belvoir Drive coaching floor.
talkSPORT understands the players have been receptive to his changes, together with giving them a month-to-month coaching schedule, as a substitute of the weekly plan below Puel.
He takes management with Leicester 10th within the Premier League forward of Sunday’s journey to former membership Watford.
“The expectation is to problem for a European place and problem for a trophy,” he stated.
“What Leicester achieved was an unbelievable story, it’s probably the most unbelievable sporting tales.That may at all times be troublesome to repeat.
“After a few years of instability and sitting mid-table, their goal is to maneuver up.
“I don’t need to put any strain on the gamers. We simply need to do our best possible.
“For the rest of the season we are going to look to do this.”
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