Dedryck Boyata has revealed that he would stay in the gym till 1am to win back his place in the Celtic side.
Last night the defender headed the only goal of the game as Celtic beat Aberdeen 1-0- the second time in eight days that he has been the match-winner.
Goals are a very welcome bonus for Boyata but it’s defending and clean sheets that he strives for.
Last season he made little impression on the team and supporters, looking nervous and vulnerable with fans wondering how he had made it to Manchester City and why Celtic had paid £1.5m for his transfer.
Without doubt his emergence since the turn of the year deserves the tag ‘just like a new signing’ with even his appearance and posture appearing transformed.
After last night’s goal- and clean sheet- Boyata gave an insight into the lengths he has gone to convince Brendan Rodgers that he was worth another chance.
DB: “When i wasn’t playing, I was going back and running on the treadmill until midnight, sometimes 1am.” (MH)
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) February 1, 2017
With his form and goals it looks like nothing will dislodge the Belgian for the Celtic defence as he picks up the awards and rewards for dedication way beyond the normal footballing routine.
