As Celtic gear up for their Scottish Cup semi-final showdown with Aberdeen this weekend, manager Brendan Rodgers has given an injury update on the team.
The focus is on Daizen Maeda and Liam Scales, two important players who have been dealing with fitness issues recently.
Rodgers has confirmed that there has been no improvement in Daizen Maeda’s condition, with the winger likely to miss the remainder of the season due to his injury. This is not unexpected news.
However, there is some positive news as Liam Scales has returned to training at Lennoxtown, offering a much-needed defensive boost to Celtic as they approach the crucial stages of the season.
Rodgers has also mentioned that there are no new injuries within the squad, a rare bit of luck for Celtic who have faced numerous setbacks this season.
He said: “Daizen is still sidelined. We will have to wait and see if he can feature in the remaining weeks of the season, but definitely not for tomorrow. Liam Scales is back and available, which is great news for us. Other than that, the squad remains unchanged.”
With a nearly full-strength team available, Celtic are well-equipped to take on the challenges that lie ahead in both cup and league competitions.
