The Hoops are looking to keep up their 100% winning start to the league season this weekend, making the trip to St Johnstone on Saturday evening. Brendan Rodgers’ side will once again be favourites to prevail, and they have a great chance to open up an eight-point lead over Rangers, prior to their home meeting with Hibernian on Sunday. It would heap further pressure on their biggest title rivals, who know their further dropped points could be fatal even this early in the season.
Meanwhile, exciting Celtic transfer news continues to emerge, with 18-year-old Hammarby starlet Bazoumana Toure linked with a move to Parkhead in a potential £8m transfer. Capable of thriving on both wings, the teenager has already made 16 appearances at senior level for his current club, and even more impressive is that he has registered six goals and three assists in that time.
While there is plenty to be positive about at Parkhead currently, Rodgers has now suffered a potentially big blow after a fresh injury update dropped.
Celtic dealt injury blow to “terrific” hero
According to a fresh update from Football Scotland, Cameron Carter-Vickers missed Celtic training at Lennoxtown on Friday before the St Johnstone game, throwing his involvement in the match into serious doubt. Brendan Rodgers confirmed he had picked up an injury after he missed the win against Falkirk last week and the worst may yet be to come.
“Was nowhere to be seen sparking major concerns that he could face another period on the sidelines.” – Football Scotland on Carter-Vickers injury
Given how strong Carter-Vickers has been at the center of the defense for so long—starting every minute of the Scottish Premiership this season and winning an average of 3.4 aerial duels per game—Celtic is immediately weakened by his absence.
Jackie McNamara, a former Hoops star, has given the USA international a lot of praise.”Carter-Vickers possesses numerous qualities and is strong. He was a great addition. Yes, he is among the finest, even though he is not nearly Bobo’s kind of player! Over the years I’ve played with some incredible center-backs, like Johan Mjallby and Mark Rieper. Undoubtedly, Carter-Vickers has proven to be a great addition. He is incredibly steady and reliable.”
Carter-Vickers is one player who Celtic could easily manage without for a short while, but his unexpected absence for an extended period of time may seriously jeopardize the team’s season, particularly in the Champions League.
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