Brendan Rodgers Callum McGregor Update; Concerning or Good News?

As Celtic gears up for a crucial phase in their title race, manager Brendan Rodgers provided an update on midfielder Callum McGregor, who is gradually returning from injury but still not fully fit. McGregor, who recently made a comeback as a substitute in last Sunday’s 3-3 draw with Rangers, has been a topic of concern among fans after missing six games due to injury.

Speaking to the press on Friday, Rodgers outlined the careful approach the club is taking with McGregor’s return. [Celtic TV]”We’re still managing him. He done absolutely incredible to be available for the Game because the timeline was beyond Rangers but he’d worked so hard, he wanted to put himself out there and he’d only trained a few days coming into the Game,” Rodgers explained.

The Celtic skipper’s dedication to his recovery and eagerness to assist his team in a critical match highlights his commitment, despite not being at peak physical condition. “This week’s been another good week for him. We just have to manage him, he’s not out the woods at all but seen him training this morning and he looked really good,” Rodgers added.

Rodgers also touched on the broader challenges any player faces after a significant period away from regular play. “It’s also recognising he’s been out quite a long time. It doesn’t matter who you are, if you’ve missed five weeks of training you’re not gonna be at your best Football fitness wise, but this week he’s showed up very well.”

As the Scottish Premiership heads into its final six Games, McGregor’s role in Celtic’s lineup will be crucial. His ability to iNFLuence Games from midfield has been a cornerstone of Celtic’s strategy, and even a slightly diminished capacity version of the captain can significantly impact the team’s dynamics.

Celtic fans will be hopeful that McGregor can continue to make strides in his fitness and contribute to the team’s push for the title. With important matches looming, including a home Game against St Mirren on Saturday, the progress of McGregor’s recovery will be closely monitored.