Frank McAvennie, who oversaw the winger’s absence from Parkhead, believes that Liel Abada’s Celtic career is finished.

The Israeli international hasn’t played recently, and manager Brendan Rodgers has stated that he’s not feeling well enough to participate given the ongoing conflict between his nation and Hamas. It has sparked curiosity about his future, since MLS teams are said to be interested in him.

If they are unable to come to an agreement, Abada will have to wait until the summer to make arrangements to leave Parkhead. McAvennie told Football Insider that while he thinks Abada’s time in the park is over, he would still like to see him.

“I’d put Abada in the team if he was there,” he stated. He should play if I could have faith in him to go outside and clear his mind of all the noise.

“To put it simply, I don’t think he can go back at this point. Although I would really like to see the boy, I don’t have time for those who wish to involve politics in football.

“The world has gone insane; there is no place for it. You attend games as an escape from that. I feel horrible for Abada since not everyone loves him and there are others who oppose him. The boy must be having difficulty. Given that they will be speaking, I believe Brendan is the ideal person to have there. He will be aware of Abada’s playing status.

The veteran striker has also praised Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland in the midst of the Glasgow rivals’ close title contest. He thinks Rangers might win five games and earn five points from the shot stopper who is getting close to rejoining the England team.

“Rangers have had some magnificent goalkeepers,” McAvennie continued. Rangers could score a lot of points—perhaps 15 points a season—if Butland is able to win them. He has led them through games when the defense wasn’t playing well, but not as much these days since they’re playing more attacking football.

“He’s made incredible saves, akin to Joe Hart at Celtic.” Rangers have a huge need for a goalkeeper, and they have one in Butland.