Celtic travel to Edinburgh to face Hibernian the day after today night time and will be hoping to redeem themselves after a 1-1 stalemate at Pittodrie closing weekend.
Nevertheless, Brendan Rodgers has to accomplish something he has by no means managed to do in his managerial career to earn this redemption: win at Easter Road.
The Irishman has never claimed victory in Leith for the duration of his two spells at the club, making for an exciting night if you observe football from an impartial perspective.
No Celtic fan will be preserving tabs on affairs from that factor of view, in particular given the importance of three factors within the context of the Scottish Premiership title race.
Frustratingly, influential pair Cameron Carter-Vickers and Reo Hatate will take no phase in complaints due to injury.
In extra tremendous news, Japanese winger Daizen Maeda will be on hand and equipped to begin if needed following his return from AFC Asian Cup responsibility amid Japan’s elimination from the tournament.
Brendan Rodgers pointers at viable Greg Taylor Celtic return
Scotland international Greg Taylor also won’t be capable to characteristic tomorrow night time as he recovers from a calf strain sustained in the Hoops’ 5-0 victory over Buckie Thistle in the Scottish Cup.
Alexandro Bernabei has taken his vicinity at left-back and may continue in opposition to Nick Montgomery’s men notwithstanding his shaky recent performances.
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Amid uncertainty surrounding the role, Rodgers has now hinted that Taylor may want to be back in competition for the Bhoys’ cup tie against St Mirren on Sunday at the earliest.
The 51-year-old noted in his pre-match press conference: [Daily Record]: “We will see how he is for the weekend, but he is out on the pitch. He is shifting virtually well, it will just be getting the sign-off in reality from the medical team. If it’s no longer the weekend, he will be ready for the next game.”
Greg Taylor’s return will be welcomed by way of Celtic
Celtic will be desperate for Taylor to return amid a lack of workable choices in the left-back area, which has come as a result of the Bhoys not recruiting in the position at some point of January.
The 26-year-old has 30 appearances underneath his belt across all competitions this campaign, registering two dreams and two assists [Transfermarkt].
On a wider point, Taylor has to have more competition for his location in the side; however, there is no doubt fans will be eager to see him back as soon as possible.
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