When Liel worked for Celtic a year ago, quite a few Israeli football fans raised an eyebrow and feared that the young talent would have a very difficult time in the Scottish league.
Now, the 20-year-old Israeli has already signed six league goals this season, while in Europe he has also managed to provide a number of impressive performances.
The one who takes care of the adaptation of Abda in the luxury club from Glasgow is of course his friend - Nir Bitton - who has been in the team since 2013.
In a media interview in Scotland, Bitton poured compliments on his young friend and tried to explain the fact that he sometimes suffers from instability in his ability.
"He's a little kid. Ever since he came here I cared for him and saw him in me, when I came here at a young age and signed with Celtic," Bitton said, "I just want to make sure he gets along. When life is easier, performance on the grass is better."
Bitton added: "It is not easy to come from another country when you are 20. Leave the family and move to a country with another language. Some people forget that and think he should be at his best from the first moment. But it is not easy at his age."
On his ability from the beginning of the year: "I have had ups and downs in my career at Celtic" but when I get a chance, I give my all.
Sometimes it goes well and sometimes less, but I try.
When I retire from football, I want to cuddle up to the past and leave a legacy here and win as many titles as possible. "
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