Celtic fans are abuzz with speculation, especially after a seemingly innocuous detail in the club’s Glasgow Derby matchday graphic.
The image featured Cameron Carter-Vickers donning the captain’s armband, a role he has filled in the absence of the regular skipper, Callum McGregor.
McGregor, who has been sidelined with an Achilles/ankle injury for the past month, recently resumed training, sparking hope among the Celtic fans that he might reclaim his spot for the critical showdown at Ibrox.
However, the choice of imagery by Celtic could be a subtle indicator that McGregor might not be ready to start in such a high-stakes match.
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Carter-Vickers has been the stand-in captain during McGregor’s recovery, leading the team with a blend of resilience and reliability. The use of his image as the face of the matchday graphic could suggest that he will continue to wear the armband against Rangers, hinting at a bench role at best for McGregor.
While this detail might seem minor, it’s laden with implications about the team’s lineup and strategy.
If McGregor is indeed missing from the starting XI, it will be up to Carter-Vickers and the rest of the team to fill the void and maintain the composure and leadership needed to secure a win in a hostile environment.
