Brendan Rodgers has provided an update on Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers ahead of the Old Firm showdown with Rangers on December 30.
He stated of Carter-Vickers, “He felt a little tight, but thankfully his hamstring hasn’t gone.” We’ve told him in the past that it’s best to let us know if he feels anything. I’m not sure; the medical staff will examine him and determine our current status in the upcoming days.
can prevail in this Given the probable unavailability of important players for the Hoops, such as Carter-Vickers, Abada, and Hatate, Philippe Clement’s team should like their chances against Celtic despite playing away from home.
Though not a major hamstring problem, Carter-Vickers’ injury worry might jeopardize Celtic’s defensive consistency and give Rangers a chance to take advantage of any defensive weaknesses.Rangers have been playing well; they are currently five points behind Celtic with two games remaining.
The loss to Carter-Vickers may force a defensive reorganization, which might leave Rangers forwards like Abdallah Sima and Cyriel Dessers licking their tongues.
Rangers may use the match at Parkhead as a chance to show off their tenacity and take advantage of any holes in Celtic’s defense.
Given how badly Rodgers’ team has been playing lately, now would be the ideal opportunity to defeat them at home and seize control of the SPFL title race.