Rocco Vata’s potential has been emphasized by Brendan Rodgers since the young player scored his first goal for Celtic earlier today.
Vata was unexpectedly brought on as a substitute during Celtic Park’s decisive 5-0 Scottish Cup victory over Buckie Thistle, amid strong speculation regarding his future with the Bhoys.
At the end of the season, his contract expires, and he is reportedly being pursued by other teams.
But he entered the game in the 64th minute, taking Yogo Furuhashi’s place and scoring a goal.
Though Buckie is Highland League rivals, it was encouraging to watch him net the team’s first senior goal.
At Celtic, Rocco Vata makes a statement
Rocco has played before, according to Bhoys manager Rodgers [Viaplay Sport] after the game. Although he needs a lot of work, he has potential. He is strong, moves at a respectable pace, and is driven to score goals. These are some extremely positive qualities.
For young players, discipline is everything: putting in the effort and adopting the proper mindset. He enjoys having that sense of accomplishment. He has spent his entire childhood here. It was a wonderful occasion for him and his loved ones.
There is still optimism that Vata may commit to the Bhoys for the long run, as recent rumors suggest he may be in talks to extend his contract. [Sky Sports]
In that sense, this might have been a pivotal day. The fact that Rodgers chose and involved him with well-established first-team players shows that he values him.
Hopefully, after scoring his first goal for Celtic, he’s become even more hungry for more.
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