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Celtic boss Rodgers charges Eboue Kouassi to step up in Scott Brown’s absence

The Ivorian youngster has an opportunity to prove himself in Thursday's Europa League game with the Scotland captain on the sidelines due to an injury

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has called on Eboue Kouassi to ‘step out of the shadows’ in Scott Brown’s absence.

The 20-year-old has been limited to playing time since he joined the Hoops from Krasnodar in 2017 with just two league appearances this season.

Captain Brown has been a regular fixture in the Bhoys' set-up, thus, keeping the youngster out.

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With the skipper out of action due to a calf strain, Rodgers has assured the Ivorian midfielder of more minutes ahead of their Uefa Europa League game against RB Leipzig.