Matic poised to leave
19-year-old former Ipswich Town man.
The midfielder might play a part in Celtic’s campaign earlier than expected.
Rodgers, also impressed by the showing of Olivier Ntcham said: “He has surprised me.
“Initially, the plan was to give Benyu an idea of how we work and then he might have gone on loan, but I think I’ve changed my mind.
“I think it’s going to be good for him to have six months with us, see how we train and then review again in January.”
Celtic have not yet decided if they will try to appeal against the yellow card given to Leigh Griffiths during Friday night’s Champions League qualifier against Linfield in Belfast.
The striker was cautioned after a bottle was thrown on to the pitch near where he was about to take a corner.
Rodgers said: “It’s something I will speak with the club about depending on the report of the referee.”
Lyon scored early in the second half yesterday when Celtic substitute keeper Conor Hazard made a decent save from a Traore shot only to see Maxwel Cornet fire home the loose ball.
Maolida then put the visitors further ahead and a third goal came 12 minutes from the end with Fekir taking advantage of some slack defending to score from close range.
Celtic had a very inexperienced team on the pitch by that time.
Gouiri completed the scoring for the French outfit when there were almost more seagulls than spectators left in the ground.