Celtic has often been a platform for players to make a move to the Premier League in recent years. This shows that the team is doing something right. However, there are times when young players leave Celtic without making a significant impact at the senior level.
One such player is Ben Doak, who made a few first-team appearances for Celtic at the age of 16 but decided to leave for Liverpool. Since joining Liverpool in 2022, Doak has played 10 games for the club and is currently on loan at Middlesbrough in the Championship.
Many have questioned whether Doak should have stayed at Celtic to develop further before making a move to the Premier League. However, Doak himself explained his decision to leave Celtic for Liverpool. He mentioned that he felt it was the right move to train and play at an elite level with Liverpool, especially considering the success of the club in the league.
Although some may criticize his decision to leave Celtic at a young age, it is important to remember that Doak is still only 18 years old. While most players his age are just starting to play senior level football, Doak has already gained experience with both Celtic and Liverpool. Additionally, he has made appearances for the Scotland national team.
Doak’s early exposure to senior level football and his experience playing in different leagues at a young age could be beneficial for his development as a player. It will be interesting to see how his career unfolds in the future and whether his decision to leave Celtic for Liverpool will prove to be the right one in the long run.