Sport Nation 2Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has provided an update on the team’s injury situation ahead of their Scottish Premiership clash with Hearts at Tynecastle on Saturday, November 23.
The Celtic squad has been scattered across the globe during the international break, with several players representing their countries. However, Rodgers revealed that the players have returned from international duty unscathed.
“The group will be all together again on Friday,” Rodgers said in an exclusive interview with Celtic TV. “So it’s always a wee bit fragmented over the course of this period with so many players away, but thus far, they’re all back healthy, and we hope that’ll stay the case come Friday.”
Celtic’s encounter with Hearts on Saturday will be their first meeting at Tynecastle this season. The Hoops ran out 2-0 winners in the reverse fixture at Parkhead earlier this year, with Arne Engels and Luke McCowan scoring their first Celtic goals.
Rodgers is aware of the challenges that Tynecastle presents, particularly in evening kick-offs. “It’s always been a tough game there,” he said. “I think my last evening game was probably there with Liverpool when I played in the Europa League, so every other game has always been an early kick-off.”
Despite the challenges, Rodgers is looking forward to the match. “But still, I look forward to us getting together again,” he said. “It’s a great game to get started. It’s always going to be a tough game at Tynecastle, and we’ll be very prepared for that.”
Celtic will be seeking to maintain their momentum in the Scottish Premiership, and a win against Hearts would be a significant step towards achieving their goals.
The match against Hearts will also provide an opportunity for Celtic’s players to shine on the big stage. With several players returning from international duty, Rodgers will be hoping that his team can put in a strong performance and come away with all three points.
As the Scottish Premiership season heats up, Celtic will be looking to maintain their position at the top of the table. With several tough matches on the horizon, Rodgers will be hoping that his team can continue to perform at a high level and bring home the title.
The match against Hearts on Saturday will be a crucial test for Celtic, and Rodgers will be hoping that his team can come away with a positive result. With the Hoops’ fans eagerly anticipating the match, Rodgers will be looking to deliver a win and keep Celtic’s momentum going.
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