Luis Palma has been honest with himself and Celtic fans about his initial burst and subsequent struggles at the club since joining the Scottish champions last year.
After a promising start that saw him score key goals and assist crucial plays, Palma’s form dipped significantly. Due to a mix of injuries and underwhelming performances, the Honduran winger fell down Brendan Rodgers’ pecking order.
In a recent reflective interview conducted in his home country, with RadioHouse Media Palma openly discussed the highs and lows of his debut season.
“I joined Celtic and had a spectacular first few months. However, every footballer has his downturn. I have to be aware of that and I have to be realistic with myself. I have to look in the mirror and tell the truth.
“I have an obligation to play a better role than ‘good’. But the final few months of the season were better for me. I always carry a saying with me — ‘Never give up until you reach your best version’. I will never give up trying to fulfil my dreams,”
There’s no doubting the player’s quality, we’ve seen it in Scotland and in the Champions League. It’s the consistency he needs to work on, and maybe a full pre-season under Brendan Rodgers can help him reach that next level. One thing you cant criticise is his mentality, it’s clear he wants to be the best he can be while at Celtic, and as a fan you can’t ask for any more.
