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Lennon gives injury update ahead of Scottish Cup Final

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Celtic will have a strong squad to choose from against Hearts on Saturday with Oli Burke the major injury concern.

Scott Brown, Kieran Tierney, James Forrest and Odsonne Edouard all missed the final SPFL match due to injury but are back in full training ahead of the visit to Hampden.

A broken toe for Brown was causing concern while Tierney had missed the last two match as he prepares for a hernia operation straight after the Scottish Cup Final.

Asked how the squad is looking ahead of Saturday’s match Lennon told Celtic TV.

The only doubt that we have right now is Oli Burke. He came off at half time, he’s got with the patella. He’s doing a little bit of rehab work over the next day or so and the rest of the squad are looking good.

If Burke doesn’t recover in time Edouard will be the only striking option left to Lennon who has been without Ryan Christie and Dedryck Boyata for the last four games.

With his attacking options restricted there is a strong possibility that Karamoko Dembele will earn a place on the bench, probably alongside Mikey Johnston.

Lennon won’t announce his team until 1.45pm on Saturday as he sends out the men tasked with securing a Treble Treble.

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