Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hailed Daizen Maeda’s attitude after the Japan international headed a stoppage-time winner against Motherwell.

Maeda’s diving header sealed a 3-2 victory as Celtic came from behind to move two points behind William Hill Premiership leaders Hearts.

The forward had his heart set on a summer move but Celtic’s failure to secure attackers in the transfer window meant he had to stay.

Rodgers has since moved the 27-year-old to an unfamiliar right-wing role for the same reason and he ended up on the left and then through the centre before getting the winner in a thrilling contest.

“He just deserves so much credit,” Rodgers said. “This is a guy that I’d seen before I came in here, then for over two years now, he’s given his heart and soul to this club.

“Everythin

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