Celtic He could now be without a fourth player absent for the Boxing Day match against Motherwell and beyond, coach Brendan Rodgers And he confirmed.
Celtic prepares for the Boxing Day match
The Hoops suffered a rare disappointing day at the office in Scottish Premier League On Sunday afternoon, they only managed a 0-0 draw with Dundee United and are struggling to reach the highest level. Rangers' 1-0 win at home to Dundee means just that CelticThe team's rivals are now nine points behind in the title race.
On Boxing Day, Rodgers' side welcome Motherwell to Parkhead on one of the most traditional days in the British football calendar, representing a great opportunity for the Hoops to return to winning ways.
However, Celtic's next opponents sit fourth in the Scottish Premiership table, having taken seven points from their last three games in the competition, so it could still prove to be a test, on a day when the champions will want to get back to winning ways. .
Celtic take another injury blow
In quotes provided by Daily Mail, Rodgers confirmed that Nicholas Cohn's injury is a major doubt for Celtic's match with Motherwellhaving missed the weekend draw, and could be out for a longer period, casting doubt on the upcoming matches against St Johnstone and the Jerseys.
“I don't know how long Nicola will be out. Hopefully it won't be long-term. He felt something wrong with his knee and then felt a twinge on Saturday. Hopefully it won't be too long but I'll find out more about that.” “On Monday about whether he would be back on Thursday, he was running and moving well but he felt a twinge when he passed the ball and we will need to see.”
Not having Cone available for Boxing Day will be an undoubted setback for Celtic, especially considering he was not the only player sidelined last week, as he was joined by Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty and right-back Alastair Johnstone.
The 24-year-old was registered 11 goal contributions in as many matches In the Scottish Premier League – five goals and six assists – while Rodgers He knows all about his quality from the outside, saying: He added: “He is a dynamic player with an excellent level of quality and all the attributes that fit well with our style of play.
He added: “He has the personality we are looking for. He has real attacking intent, a player with great speed, great ideas, the ability to create and score goals, and a player with great energy and work ethic.”
Celtic showed just how much they need Cone in the team last weekend, as the German played no part in the draw against Dundee United, and the trip to Ibrox in the New Year is sure to become even more dangerous without him.
The winger's ability to wreak havoc with his attacking role on the right flank is a weapon for the Hoops, not least because of his ability to cut off his lethal left foot, and making him available for festive games would be huge.