CELTIC defender Cameron Carter-Vickers is set to be fit and ready for the start of the club’s Premiership title defence.
The USA international’s season was prematurely ended following a standout performance at Hampden in the Scottish Cup Final victory over Rangers.
This triumph, which paved the way for a clash with Inverness CT, provided the opportunity for Carter-Vickers to undergo necessary knee surgery, but there was a risk that he could miss the start of next season.
Fortunately, the operation was successful, and Carter-Vickers is expected to be in prime condition for the start of the new season.
This positive news was confirmed by Larry Henry Jnr, editor of US media outlet SBI Soccer, who stated that Carter-Vickers will be ready to defend the title.
Souce: Cameron Carter-Vickers, who had been sidelined with Celtic, is expected back for the start of the new #SPFL season. Carter-Vickers underwent knee surgery following Celtic’s advancement to the Scottish Cup Final. Best XI player in Scotland. #USMNT
— Larry Henry Jr (@lhenry019) May 29, 2023
Carter-Vickers, alongside Carl Starfelt, has formed an imposing partnership at the core of Celtic’s defence. Both players will undoubtedly be eager for the opportunity to compete together in the UEFA Champions League, having missed out on the chance last season due to respective injuries.