Celtic could be without Adam Idah for this week’s Scottish Premiership clash with Dundee on Wednesday night at Celtic Park…
Adam Idah celebrates his goal. Photo Vagelis Georgariou for The Celtic Star
The Scottish Champions host the Dens Park outfit under the lights at Paradise on a full card of top flight action. Brendan Rodgers’ side regained their place at the summit of the table after beating Motherwell at Fir Park.
As Celtic gear up to face Tony Docherty’s side, they will be awaiting an update on whether Idah is fit to be involved after being on the end of a red card challenge from Liam Gordon. Speaking to Celtic TV, Brendan confirmed that Idah left Fir Park in a moon boot.
Idah left Fir Park wearing a moon boot
“Adam was obviously on the end of a poor challenge, so we just have to wait and see with him. He’s still got his foot in a boot but we’re hoping that he’s got away with that,” Brendan said.
Adam Idah celebrates.Photo Vagelis Georgariou for The Celtic Star
Calmac Update
Fortunately, Celtic appear to have only picked up one concern from the game despite Callum McGregor not featuring due to an abductor problem. The skipper is said to be okay and will be in contention to return to the squad during the week.
“With Callum, we’re just waiting to hear back but we think that’s good news with him. It won’t do Callum any harm to miss a game as he is so consistent and committed. You know that when it’s a niggle with him, it has to be quite sore for him to not be involved.
“We are hopeful that it’s just fatigue”
“We are hopeful that it’s just fatigue with him. You see his numbers, he has covered the most distance in the Champions League. We are hopeful he could be involved on Wednesday, and if not definitely Saturday.”
Idah scored Celtic’s third of the game with a carbon copy finish of the winner in the game at Fir Park back in February. The £9m striker’s movement was excellent as he nipped in ahead of the defender to connect with Nicolas Kühn’s cross.
Bizarrely, Stuart Kettlewell branded the incident ‘incredibly harsh’, which must be his view without consulting the replays. Initially David Dickinson branded a yellow before Alan Muir instructed the 44-year-old to consult the screens at the side of the pitch, which resulted in the former St Johnstone player being given his marching orders.
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