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Celtic Manager Brendan Rodgers Provides Update on Nicolas Kuhn’s Injury Status

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has delivered a quadruple injury update, including a detailed brief on Nicolas Kuhn’s status after the team’s draw with Dundee United.

Rodgers was forced to make five changes to his usual matchday squad due to illness and injury, with defensive trio Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, and Alistair Johnston all missing out. Luke McCowan stepped into the midfield, and Hyunjun Yang took the place of Nicolas Kuhn.

The changes disrupted the team’s natural flow, and Celtic played out a draw against Dundee United in a game that lacked real goalscoring chances. Speaking after the match, Rodgers provided an update on all the players affected by illness and injury and was pressed on Kuhn, who has been Celtic’s most potent attacking goal threat this season.

Injury Update: Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, and Alistair Johnston

Rodgers told BBC Radio Scotland, “The two centre-halves were mostly just through illness, and so they were in the training ground today, just getting on a bike again and getting moving.”

He added, “Nicolas, we will see. Ali, we will see, but hopefully, all being well, they should be available for Thursday.”

The Celtic manager emphasized the importance of having as many players available as possible, given the team’s hectic schedule. “We’ve got so many games, and we need as many of the players as we can,” he said.

Nicolas Kuhn’s Injury Status

Rodgers was probed further by the BBC pitchside reporter about Nicolas Kuhn’s injury status. Rodgers replied, “Yeah, it’s his knee. He obviously picked up an injury in the game last week, didn’t train for the first part of the week.”

He continued, “He came out, working with the medical team, and then he just felt it yesterday when he was preparing for the game. He felt that little twinge when he changed direction just when he passed it.”

Rodgers provided a positive update on Kuhn’s expected return, saying, “A couple of days’ rest, he would be okay.”

Celtic fans will be hoping that Rodgers’ update is as positive as it sounds, as it seems that all four players could be available for selection for the next home game against Motherwell.

Implications for Celtic’s Upcoming Matches

With Celtic holding a healthy nine-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table, the draw at United is not a disaster. However, Rodgers will not want to drop any further points in the league, especially with the big Ibrox Glasgow Derby coming up in less than ten days’ time.

The return of Kuhn, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, and Johnston will be crucial for Celtic’s upcoming matches. Their availability will provide a significant boost to the team’s chances of maintaining their lead at the top of the table.

Conclusion

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has provided a positive update on Nicolas Kuhn’s injury status, stating that the winger should be available for selection in a couple of days. The return of Kuhn, along with Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, and Alistair Johnston, will be crucial for Celtic’s upcoming matches.

With the team holding a healthy lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table, Rodgers will be eager to maintain their momentum and ensure that they stay ahead of their rivals.