The perception of a return to Celtic for French centre-forward Odsonne Édouard is seen as a risk, shaped by his time at Crystal Palace. Following a season at Lens where he scored 12 goals and had 3 assists in 25 Ligue 1 matches, Édouard expressed annoyance at being considered a 'gamble'. The player stated that he never doubted his footballing abilities and knew he would score goals again with regular playing time.