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Poland keeper Boruc returns to Celtic after poor Northern Ireland showing

Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc has been dropped by Poland for their clash with San Marino after the 3-2 defeat against Northern Ireland. Poland coach Leo Beenhakker admitted the performance and reception Boruc received from the home fans had affected him and he has decided to take him out of firing line.

"Of course what happened last Saturday evening in Ireland affected the whole team, but especially in this way Artur Boruc," said Beenhakker.

Veteran coach Beenhakker revealed he spoke to Boruc after the game to inform he would not be playing against San Marino.

"In this conversation I informed him, openly and honestly, that I will not use him for the match on Wednesday versus San Marino," added Beenhakker.

"You can imagine that Artur was very affected of course about what happened on Saturday, especially his role during the match, and we both decided that the best decision was that he should leave the camp and go back to Glasgow."

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