Sport nationCeltic’s Injury Concerns: Adam Idah’s Ankle Scan and Callum McGregor’s Hip Strain
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is awaiting the results of Adam Idah’s ankle scan after the Irish striker suffered a nasty injury during Sunday’s 3-0 win over Motherwell. Idah was on the receiving end of a poor challenge from Liam Gordon, who was subsequently sent off.
Injury Details
The incident occurred when Gordon’s studs caught Idah’s ankle, prompting concerns about the severity of the injury. Rodgers described the challenge as “poor” and “nasty,” expressing relief that the wet pitch may have reduced the impact.
Rodgers’ Assessment
“It was a nasty knock he took. So we’ll see how that is later,” Rodgers said. “It was a poor challenge, and thankfully the ground was a bit wet, so his foot’s able to move. Otherwise, if it’s a dry pitch and his foot sticks in the field, then it can be a really, really, really bad one.”
Motherwell’s Reaction
Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell initially deemed the red card “harsh,” but Rodgers believes Kettlewell may reconsider upon reviewing the incident.
“I think when Stuart sees it again, he will see that as well,” Rodgers said. “I respect he has to defend the player, but it’s still a poor challenge. Hopefully, Adam has got away with it.”
Callum McGregor’s Status
Meanwhile, Callum McGregor missed the Motherwell match due to a hip strain. Rodgers expects McGregor to return for Saturday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Aberdeen.
“We’ll just assess, see how he reacts to his bit of work that he did,” Rodgers said. “If not, then he’ll definitely be fine for the weekend.”
Implications for Celtic
Idah’s potential absence could impact Celtic’s attacking options, while McGregor’s return would bolster their midfield.
Conclusion
Celtic awaits the outcome of Adam Idah’s ankle scan, while Callum McGregor’s hip strain keeps him sidelined. Brendan Rodgers’ cautious optimism hints at a potentially positive prognosis for Idah.
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