Maik Nawrocki was expected to be a future star for Celtic.
The defender joined from Legia Warsaw and was expected to form a crucial part of the club’s plans going forward, but it hasn’t gone to plan.
Brendan Rodgers did not rate the Polish centre-back, even though Celtic fans loved Nawrocki, and he is surplus to requirements.
Nawrocki was one of many Celtic players sent out on loan this summer, joining Hannover 96.
However, things haven’t gone to plan.
Maik Nawrocki is yet to play a competitive game for Hannover 96
It has been three months since Nawrocki left Celtic Park to join the German second division side, but he has seemingly faded into the background.
Aside from one appearance in a mid-season friendly, the 24-year-old is still waiting to make his competitive debut for Hannover.
In fairness, he missed the opening stages of the season due to injury, but has been named as an unused substitute.
Celtic may opt to recall Nawrocki in January if things do not change, even though Hannover have the option to buy the centre-back in the summer if they wish.
Maik Nawrocki will never play for Celtic again
It is incredibly disappointing to see a player that seemingly had so much potential never go on to fulfill it.
The brief glimpses Hoops fans saw of Nawrocki suggested that there was a player in there.
While Cameron Carter-Vickers has always been the number one choice, there was the spot next to him that was up for grabs.
Liam Scales has been the star performer for the Bhoys this year and rightfully deserves to play, but there will always be a feeling of ‘what could have been’ when it comes to Nawrocki.
Barring a miraculous turnaround, the 24-year-old will never wear the green and white again.
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