Celtic fans issued Adam Idah plea after recent criticism
Idah played a part in both of Celtic's Scottish Premiership victories over St Mirren and Aberdeen.
Despite a 20-goal tally last season, Idah has yet to score this campaign and has faced criticism from fans.
Mr Goodman told Compare.bet: "I would say it's difficult to be critical of a player after two games, which is what the Celtic fans might be basing their criticism off the back of.
"Or maybe it was last season's performances, but he scored 20 goals in 53 games."
Mr Goodman acknowledged Celtic's history of "fantastic strikers" such as Mark Viduka and Henrik Larsson but cautioned against comparing the Republic of Ireland striker to those past stars.
He added: "All I know is that he's a Celtic fan.
"So, he'll be desperate to do well at Celtic Football Club.
"But from Brendan Rodgers' perspective, I think they look a little bit light in that area to me."
The pundit noted the ongoing transfer window, suggesting there may be another striker coming in, but emphasised that Idah shouldn't be dismissed just yet.
He added: "Like I said, he scored 20 goals in 53 games last season.
"I don't think he's a prolific scorer in general terms, but it's hard to be critical after two games, I would say."
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