Liel Abada has reportedly returned to Celtic training after a break away from the club was stationed by Brendan Rodgers.

The winger, 22, was not involved in the squad against St Mirren in the Scottish Cup.

Rodgers had - after the match - revealed the forward was 'not in the right frame of mind' to feature for Celtic.

“He wasn’t in a right frame of mind.," Rodgers said.

“I’ve spoke a lot to Liel and it has been a challenging time for him.

“I just felt when he came into the game the other night, it just wasn’t him.

“So we gave him this chance to have a few days and clear his mind. I’ll have a chat with him again next week, see where he’s at.”

Abada had previously received a huge ovation from Celtic supporters when he returned from injury in December but faced criticism for disappearing up the tunnel after the win over Hibs at Easter Road.

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The winger has also come under pressure from his homeland in Israel to quit Celtic due to displays of support for Palestine from elements of the fan base.

Now, the Daily Record claims Abada is back in training but a decision remains over whether the player will be involved against Kilmarnock this weekend.

Rodgers previously said of Abada's complex off-the-field situation: “I think what we do is just continue to communicate with him.

“My job is to maximise the potential that he has and for that, it’s just about making sure he is in the best place possible.

“There’s no doubt it’s been a challenge for him with everything that has gone on off the pitch. He’s well supported, he’s well loved here, but there’s no doubt it’s been a challenge for him.

“To play football at your best, you have to be in that really positive mindset and in a good headspace, but we will constantly work with him in order to maximise what we can get out of him.

“I speak a lot to him and he has great support around here, so yeah, it’s not easy, but we just keep working with him to get the best performance out of him.”