As the Glasgow derby approaches, Celtic’s Liel Abada has tantalised fans with a cryptic social media post featuring a sand timer emoji and a football, hinting at his possible return to the pitch for the highly anticipated match against The Rangers.
The Israeli winger, sidelined for an extended period, has been the subject of much speculation, especially following recent images released by Celtic showing him training with the main squad.
Abada’s post comes at a time when Celtic’s lineup is under intense scrutiny, with the absence of key defender Cameron Carter-Vickers dampening the mood of the support. While fans have been poring over every detail, Abada’s suggestive emoji has added a new layer of excitement and mystery. His potential comeback could provide a significant boost to the team, especially in the absence of other key players.
The strategic release of training images earlier by Celtic, showing both Abada and Reo Hatate among the players, was already a talking point. Now, Abada’s social media activity has further fueled the conversation about his and the team’s readiness for the derby.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers told CelticTV both Liel and Hatate have a chance to play.
As anticipation builds, the focus is not only on Abada’s fitness but also on the broader strategy of Celtic’s manager, Brendan Rodgers, who has been cagey about the return of his injured players. With tactical mind games afoot and the derby’s outcome potentially influencing the season’s trajectory, the spotlight is firmly on Celtic and how they will navigate these challenges.
In the end, whether Abada steps onto the pitch or not, his social media tease has undoubtedly stirred the pot. You have to imagine he’ll get some game time in the final two games before the winter break.
