Celtic’s defensive setup will see changes yet again when the side faces Dundee after the injury setback concerning Maik Nawrocki.
The defender from Poland, who made his debut in the Motherwell game, is currently out with a hamstring injury. With this development, Cameron Carter-Vickers—who made his injury comeback in that same game—will receive more attention.
With thirty minutes remaining against Motherwell, Carter-Vickers, a crucial member of Celtic’s defense, joined the game and rapidly established himself beside Liam Scales. During his absences this season, Celtic has missed the consistency and talent he gives to the backline. His performance served as a reminder of these qualities.
But Carter-Vickers has had a difficult season hampered by injuries, so Celtic’s coaching and medical staff have adopted a cautious approach. Brendan Rodgers understood that controlling the American defender’s playing time required a careful balance. Rogers said on Celtic TV that Carter-Vickers “will need managing but he is ready to start if need be.””When he enters the game on the weekend, you can see the difference. Although he is an excellent operator, we must only be considerate of his time and minutes.
Focus will be on managing Carter-Vickers’ fitness carefully to preserve his effect on the field without running the risk of more injury as Celtic gets ready for Dundee. His leadership in defense and availability could be crucial to Celtic’s quest for domestic glory as the title competition heats up.
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