Celtic Fans Hold Their Breath Over Crucial Friday Injury Update

Celtic fans are gearing up for the Hoops’ trip to McDiarmid Park this Saturday evening, where they’ll face St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership. Ahead of the clash, manager Brendan Rodgers is set to address the media this afternoon at Lennoxtown, and there’s one burning question on every supporter’s mind: what’s the latest on Cameron Carter-Vickers?

The American centre-back was a surprise absentee in last weekend’s 5-2 win over Falkirk in the Scottish Cup, with Rodgers citing a foot injury as the cause. However, the gaffer was unusually tight-lipped when it came to a clear timeline for Carter-Vickers’ return, leaving fans wondering when they’ll see the defender back in action.

Carter-Vickers has been a key figure in the Celtic defence, and his absence would be a significant blow, particularly with the upcoming fixtures. If the 25-year-old is ruled out of Saturday’s Game against St Johnstone, fans will naturally start to question whether he’ll be fit in time for a far more crucial fixture—the Champions League clash away to Borussia Dortmund next midweek.

The American’s defensive qualities will be sorely needed in Germany, where Celtic face a massive test in their bid to progress from the group stages. Dortmund’s attack will be relentless, and Rodgers will want his top defender available to marshal the backline. His fitness update, or lack thereof, could be the biggest story from today’s press conference.

As Rodgers steps up to the microphone later today, all eyes will be on any hints regarding the availability of Carter-Vickers. While the manager has other squad matters to discuss—potential rotation, form, and tactics for St Johnstone—the focus will remain on whether the defender can return in time for Saturday or, more crucially, for the European showdown next week.