Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Celtic captain Callum McGregor may miss tomorrow’s clash with Hearts at Tynecastle due to an Achilles problem, and says Callum McGregor needs to be careful. Ta.
McGregor was sent off at half-time against Dundee at Celtic Park in midweek, with his team already in good form with six goals, but the move simply comes as the season reaches its crucial final stages. Many speculated that it was to give Fielder some valuable rest.
However, Rodgers admitted he had to consider the risk of putting McGregor into the fight when he may not be fully fit to ensure his availability for important upcoming bouts. ing.
The Celtic captain himself is keen to play, but when asked if he had to protect himself, Rodgers said:
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“In my experience, those players are always available, always playing, and it’s a very new experience for them to get injured.
“It’s one of those games that every player, especially the top players, wants to play every game. So you have to be careful about it and be aware of the risks.
“We’re going into a really important period so we’re definitely going to take that into account.
“It’s an opportunity for someone else to come in. I hope we get to a point this season where all these guys are available and ready to play together and I’ll enjoy watching them play together. ”
“But like I said, if he’s not there, someone else has a chance.
“We’ve seen players like Liam Scales get their opportunities this season and that’s what you need in a good team.
“Every game is a big game. I said it at Motherwell, I said it this week and I’ll say it now at Hearts, it’s a big game.
“You’re always weighing the risks. If you get to the cup final and then there’s nothing for a while, of course it might be a bigger risk, but you can take that risk.
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“But there’s still quite a bit of season left and important games left, so we have to take that into account.”
If McGregor ultimately misses the Tynecastle showdown, Rodgers is confident there is still strong enough leadership within his ranks to ensure he clears what is likely to be a major hurdle in the title race. There is.
“The likes of Cameron and Ali Johnston are now getting their speed and fitness back, and Greg Taylor is also a great speaker,” he said.
“So with leadership from within, guys like the great Joe Hart, they’re going to step up.
“Callum’s qualities and leadership qualities will be missed whenever he’s not playing, but it’s everyone’s responsibility to accept that.”