- The American picked up an Achilles tendon damage within the closing phases of Thursday’s 2-1 win over Sturm Graz within the Europa League.
- Supervisor admits it’s a big blow however has full confidence in whoever steps in to exchange him.
- Celtic journey to Hearts tomorrow afternoon trying to minimize the hole on the high of the desk to 2 factors.
Celtic’s bid to chop the hole on title-chasing Hearts has suffered a significant blow after key defender Cameron Carter-Vickers was dominated out of motion for between three and 5 months.
The USA worldwide picked up an Achilles tendon damage through the 2-1 win over Sturm Graz within the Europa League on Thursday.
Information that he may very well be sidelined till March — or January on the earliest — emerged simply 48 hours earlier than Brendan Rodgers’ males journey to Tynecastle on Sunday to face a Gorgie aspect boasting a five-point lead on the high of the Premiership.
The lack of one among his finest gamers already comes amid a turbulent time without work the pitch for Rodgers and Celtic.
A piece of the Parkhead assist proceed to protest towards the membership’s board, whereas the supervisor has additionally are available in for criticism for feedback he made about his gamers following final weekend’s league defeat to Dundee.
Now a weakened Celtic aspect will head for Edinburgh, with Hearts sensing they will prolong the hole to eight factors with victory.
Cameron Carter-Vickers pulled up on the full-time whistle after the victory over Sturm Graz
Supervisor Brendan Rodgers will take his depleted aspect to Tynecastle on Sunday afternoon
Auston Trusty could also be set for a run within the aspect after spending a lot of the season on the bench
It’s been 40 years since a non-Outdated Agency membership final gained the top-flight title in Scotland and Derek McInnes’ males shall be determined to make the most of the champions’ obvious vulnerability.
Rodgers admitted after Thursday evening’s sport that he would have taken Carter-Vickers off earlier if he hadn’t been pressured into making two early substitutions as a result of Kelechi Iheanacho and Alistair Johnston sustaining hamstring accidents.
‘He appears to be like like he’s achieved his Achilles which might imply he’s out for something between three and 5 months,’ Rodgers informed Sky Sports activities. ‘So, we’re simply awaiting affirmation of that.
‘It’s not nice information. Cam’s been a vital member of the squad and been a terrific centre-half for the membership, however I all the time assume what it does is open the door and offers a possibility to another person.
‘That chance got here to Liam Scales and he’s been good throughout my time right here and also you noticed his efficiency final evening, he was so good.’
Rodgers will now should determine who companions the Irishman. Auston Trusty has not featured for 2 months however is match once more after a foot damage, whereas 22-year-old Dane Murray has performed 4 occasions this season.
On-loan Manchester Metropolis centre-back Jahmai Simpson-Pusey can also be an possibility however the 19-year-old is but to make his debut and has not even featured on the bench for 2 months, lacking out on Celtic’s 23-man squad towards Graz.
Rodgers can also be not sure if tightness in Daizen Maeda’s hamstring will rule him out of the journey to face the league leaders.
Iheanacho and Johnston might additionally miss the weekend conflict, with Johnston having made his comeback on Thursday after an extended spell on the sidelines solely to tug up after 23 minutes.
