Leigh Griffiths: Celtic striker vows to come back a ‘better and stronger person’ after break from football

Leigh Griffiths: Celtic striker vows to come back a ‘better and stronger person’ after break from football
Leigh Griffiths has vowed to return a ‘better and stronger person’ after his indefinite break from football.The Celtic striker also thanked well-wishers for their support after manager Brendan Rodgers announced on Wednesday that the 28-year-old was taking time out of the game to deal with personal issues.1

Leigh Griffiths is dealing with personal issues

The Scotland international said in a statement on his club’s website: “I just wanted to thank everyone at the club and so many Celtic fans and other people who have sent me such kind and powerful messages of support.“I thank you all sincerely and want to let you know I’m doing all I can to come back as soon as possible, a better and stronger person.”Griffiths, who recently returned from illness and injury, came off the bench in the 5-1 Scottish Premiership win over Kilmarnock at the weekend, but missed training on Wednesday morning. And Rodgers, speaking ahead ofCeltics Europa League Group B clash with Salzburg at Parkhead on Thursday night, revealed that Griffiths is dealing with off-field problems.Leigh will be taken out of football now for a little period of time, he said.Leigh has had ongoing issues now for a number of months and he has done amazing to play to the level and score some of the goals he has.But he has reached the point where it is a struggle for him and we are going to give him all the professional help that he possibly needs to get himself into a good place again. But in order to do that. He needs to find a happiness.He is a father of five children, he is a great guy but football and life is tough for him. So we want to help him with that and we will let you know another time when he is back.

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