Cameron Carter-Vickers: Celtic Defender's Champions League Fitness in Doubt Due to Toe Injury

Cameron Carter-Vickers Injury Updates

Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers will not accompany the team for their upcoming match against St Johnstone. Manager Brendan Rodgers has expressed uncertainty regarding Carter-Vickers' fitness for the crucial Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund scheduled for Tuesday.

Details of the Injury

Having missed the Hoops' League Cup victory over Falkirk, the USA international also sat out the final training session ahead of the Premiership game in Perth. Although specific details surrounding the duration of his absence remain vague, he is expected to sit out of further fixtures as he recovers.

“He'll miss tomorrow. He’s just got a pain in his big toe in the joint there,” Rodgers stated. The coaching staff is focusing on handling the injury each game at a time. Interestingly, Carter-Vickers has played through discomfort recently, notably during the match in Bratislava.

Future Outlook

Fans and officials alike are hopeful that the injury will heal swiftly. “We’ll see where it’s at for Tuesday,” Rodgers noted. As it stands, the Celtic squad is heading to Germany for their European contest on October 1.

Rodgers thinks the injury is manageable without significant treatment. “It’s not that, it’s just the tolerance of pain,” he explained further. Carter-Vickers has shown resilience but has struggled to maintain top performance levels, prompting the coaching staff to pull him temporarily.

Squad Updates and Other Players

On a more positive note, fellow defender Alistair Johnston is back in action after missing the Falkirk tie. Rodgers expressed enthusiasm regarding Johnston's return, indicating that it provided valuable opportunities for other players to step up while the team managed some minor aches and pains.

“He’s trained all week and been good,” said Rodgers, highlighting the need to maintain a balanced and healthy squad for the challenges ahead.

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