Celtic are gearing up for an action-packed weekend as they prepare to face off against St Mirren in a highly-anticipated home match. Sitting at the top of the Scottish Premiership table, Brendan Rodgers and his men are only one point ahead of their rivals, Rangers, who have a game in hand.
In their recent outing, Celtic played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Ibrox, with goals coming from Daizen Maeda, Matt O’Riley, and Adam Idah. The contest highlighted the competitive nature of the league this season, with Philippe Clement’s St. Mirren also proving to be a worthy opponent.
Despite winning the title for the past two years, Celtic are facing a tough battle to retain their trophy this season. Injuries to key players such as Daizen Maeda and Liam Scales have posed challenges for the team. Maeda, who picked up a hamstring injury against Rangers, will be sidelined for the upcoming match. Similarly, Scales is expected to miss due to a strain in his abductor muscle. Additionally, James McCarthy continues to be out of favor and has not seen action since October 2022.
On the other side, St Mirren will be missing Hyeok-kyu Kwon, who is ineligible to play against his parent club, Celtic. The South Korean midfielder, who joined St Mirren in January, has been a key player for the team in recent matches. In addition, Ryan Strain is a doubt for the upcoming fixture due to a lingering groin issue, forcing the Buddies to carefully manage his game time.
With injuries and eligibility constraints impacting both sides, the stage is set for an intriguing showdown between Celtic and St Mirren this Saturday. Fans can expect an exciting match as both teams aim to secure crucial points in their pursuit of success in the Scottish Premiership.
