GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 15: (L-R) Reo Hatate, James Forrest, Liam Scales, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Alex Valle, Anthony Ralston and Callum McGregor of Celtic celebrate after the final peanlty of the penalty shoot out during the Premier Sports Cup Final between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park on December 15, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)
Cameron Carter-Vickers is being tipped to be in the Celtic squad for today’s Scottish Cup Final at Hampden.
The defender has been out of action since suffering an achilles injury on October 23 at the very end of Celtic’s win over Sturm Graz.
That match was a hammer blow to Celtic with Alistair Johnston also suffering with a hamstring injury that required surgery.
Johnston has come roaring back into action in the post-split fixtures, playing a significant role in Celtic’s SPFL title success.
Now he could be joined on the pitch at Hampden today by his North American colleague.
Cameron Carter-Vickers training ahead of Saturday’s #ScottishCup Final between Celtic and Dunfermline Athletic.
All signs pointing to Carter-Vickers being in the squad tomorrow for first time since suffering Achilles injury. #USMNT
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— Larry Henry Jr (@lhenry019) May 22, 2026
Larry Henry Junior has provided very accurate updates throughout Carter-Vickers time at Celtic. Starting in July 2020 when the Spurs defender was first linked with a loan move.
In a reply to his tweet Henry Junior explains that the US World Cup squad will be announced on Tuesday. Carter-Vickers made one appearance at the 2022 World Cup Finals in Qatar.
SEVEN MONTHS OUT BUT CARTER-VICKERS ROARS BACK
After almost seven months out of action there will be an element of risk if Carter-Vickers makes an appearance today.
Against that he has been pictured taking a full part in Celtic training over the last month.
During their eight match winning run Liam Scales and Auston Trusty have cemented their places as the preferred pairing in central defence.
In recent weeks Dane Murray has been named as a substitute, making a 10 minute appearance last week against Hearts.
There has been no questions at recent media conferences about a return timeline for Carter-Vickers.
Throughout his injury lay-off he has remained involved with the squad, taking part in meetings and attending most matches.
There will be some fans concerned about Carter-Vickers returning for one domestic match but if he is involved at the World Cup Finals he should be fit and ready for the start of the 26/27 season.
Dont want him, dont need him, far to injury prone, cant tackle and has no idea what going forward means.
Thats why he is carpet slippers.
Another sickener for The Scummy’s then…
Just need Cal-Mac lifting The Scottish Cup now to truly sicken the tramps !
Remind me of Rodgers.. bring in.. Nat Phillips.. same judgement.
Editor: An emergency signing after Lawwell and Nicholson delivered Nawrocki and Lagerbielke on five year contracts. Brendan and Ange aresolely responsible for 10 years of successm not your corporate heroes.
Hero’s..Not in my mind set..
Wrong guy..
Editor: Rodgers and Ange- Celtic heroes. Lawwell & Nicholson- O** F*** fanboys.
No matter the score today after the Scottish Cup is over , but that is when the official behind the scenes work to rebuild this Celtic squad has to begin . The board with Nicholson especially should be grafting like Trojans leaving no web page for new players unturned and much , much more ! Proper scouting methods to the front also . There can be no excuse or explanation accepted from the fans of missing out on new faces because of silly reasons by the board this time . Idleness is unacceptable. Big Ange had 3 new guys in the door in the first 2 weeks of his triumphant tenure when boss . That has to be the prime example for new recruitment and the only way forward ? Memo to the board : Show us all how professional , determined and truly ambitious you really are about Celtic FC and to the fans ? We will be on your case if you are not ..like a ton of bricks onto your heads . Do it !