Cameron Carter-Vickers has featured in a number of images released by Celtic from training ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League tie against Lazio.
The defender hasn’t played since being substituted at half-time in the victory over Aberdeen on August 13.
Brendan Rodgers has been coy about nailing down a return schedule for Carter-Vickers with the hoops boss facing a big dilemma alongside the player and the medical staff.
Celtic play on Wednesday and Saturday followed by a fortnight off before returning to a very demanding schedule of facing Hearts, Atletico Madrid and Hibs on October 22, 25 and 28.
Gus Lagerbielke’s suspension leaves Rodgers short on options with Nat Phillips making two part appearances since joining on loan from Liverpool at the end of August.
?? The Hoops went through some of their final preparations today (Tuesday) before their first @ChampionsLeague Group E home game of the season against Lazio tomorrow night.
Here are some of the best images from the training session ??#CelticLazio | #UCL | #COYBIG?
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) October 3, 2023
Two months ago it would have seemed incredible that Liam Scales would be a certainty to start a Champions League match but through unexpected circumstances it will be the former Shamrock Rovers man Plus One to start tomorrow’s match against Lazio.
CLICK HERE for the 13 Carter-Vickers images on the SNS website from training today.
? “It’s getting that emotion from the support that rolls down from the stands onto the pitch…”
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers believes home advantage will count against Lazio in the #UCL ? pic.twitter.com/ssaluNdOVa
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) October 3, 2023
Liam has revelled in the big games. All games actually. Lazio are bound to get a few chances so good luck to all who wear the Shirt.
If we get
“European Football After Christmas”
I will be surprised!
Oh yea of little faith (says the confirmed, considered Atheist!)
#Ground control to ‘the maister’ Tom,
You do expect our Bhoys to bomb,
Against that fascist Roman scum,
I don’t believe it’s on………..
So Glasgow Celtic do your thing,
Get 3 pts from Lazio then prepare,
For Atletico are just another scum,
Send them home with their footballs up…….
#We have been Champions, once again,
And we’ll stay together till the end,
We are The Champions, we are The Champions,
No time for hun twats, WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS,
Till the end.
Ah’m a touch oissed here so if it’s nae good, just pass it by.
The odds at Ladbrokes are for a draw tonight. That would give us one point from matches.
You think that kind of form will get us
“European football After Christmas”?
Ground Control to TicToc!
Best not to rush CCV back too quickly…
Looks like Celtic did the last time –
It’s a Sevco trait that one and one they’re welcome to !
Had it been Celtic of last year under Ange, then yes, I would have been extremely optimistic about our chances against Lazio. This year’s Celtic haven’t really hit the heights for a number of reasons, though. They are definitely not firing on all cylinders so far and are far less the goal threat they were 12 months ago. I wish them luck and hope for the best, but if we struggle to get results against SPL teams then how much harder will it be against a team like Lazio, especially given our defensive weaknesses. Hope I’m wrong again, for I have underestimated the team in the past and been too negative. We just seem to lack that cutting edge up front without Jota and Abada.
Spring Cabbage!