Ahead of this weekend’s game against St Mirren, Celtic has been dealt a new injury setback. Manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed that Daizen Maeda has sustained a hamstring injury and will definitely miss the upcoming match at home. While the absence of Liam Scales from training was not addressed, it is likely that he may also be unable to participate in the game against St Mirren.
Maeda’s injury is a significant loss for the team, especially after his quick goal against Rangers last week. Rodgers mentioned that the medical team will assess Maeda’s injury and his availability for the remainder of the season.
Fortunately, Luis Palma has returned from injury after being sidelined for about a month, providing some relief. Callum McGregor also appears to have recovered from his calf issue following his last appearance.
In Maeda’s absence, players like Palma, Yang Hjun-Jun, Nicolas Kuhn, James Forrest, or Rocco Vata could potentially take his place in the lineup. Additionally, former Celtic player Chris Sutton believes it would be a missed opportunity if the club does not sign Adam Idah permanently this summer, praising the striker’s impact since joining on loan from Norwich City.
