Celtic have been handed a major boost ahead of their trip to Motherwell, with Cameron Carter-Vickers returning to training after his latest injury setback. [SNS]
The key defender missed the midweek Champions League clash against Aston Villa, with Brendan Rodgers initially hopeful he’d be ready to return for Fir Park on Sunday. Now, signs are positive that he could be back in contention as the Hoops look to maintain their domestic charge.
It has been a stop-start season for the American centre-back, who has already missed 10 games in this campaign through various injuries. His absence was felt against Villa, where Celtic’s defence struggled in the early stages before eventually falling to a 4-2 defeat.
Rodgers will be desperate to have his defensive leader back as the business end of the season approaches, with the Hoops still fighting on multiple fronts.
Meanwhile, Jota was also spotted in training, with the Portuguese winger gearing up for his third Celtic debut after sealing his return from Rennes this month.
The 25-year-old could make his comeback at Fir Park, giving the Hoops a huge attacking boost as they look to bounce back from their European disappointment.
He’s scored two goals and registered two assists in five matches against the Lanarkshire side. [Transfermarkt]
Get Ccv fit and let him recuperate more when his injuries surface!!!!??
We may miss tha ‘Crane’. And he may be itching tae play. Play him, when tha doc says ‘ he’s at least 85% fit ‘.
Needed tha ‘Crane’ on Wednesday.
And he is bigger than tha Clubs domestic well being.