Rodgers reckons Liel Abada has suffered a painful lesson for being plane stupid after getting crocked with Israel.
Celtic have suffered a huge blow with the wide man ruled out until Christmas - meaning he's set to miss the entire Champions League group stages.
Rodgers (inset) revealed the 21-year-old ripped his thigh on international duty when he was taking pot shots at goal at the end of his national side's work out.
The Hoops boss - who will have Reo Hatate back to face Dundee tomorrow - can't replace Abada in his 25-man Champions League squad named earlier this week.
And he admitted it was more frustrating as the injury was avoidable as Abada failed to get on board with the risks of shooting after flying long distances.
Rodgers said: "It is what it is. There is an opportunity now for someone else to come in.
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