Celtic duo Greg Taylor and James Forrest have withdrawn from the forthcoming Scotland International camp…
James Forrest celebrates scoring Celtic’s third goal of the game during the Premiership match at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock v Celtic on Wednesday 15, 2024. Photo Jane Barlow
The pair featured in the 3-0 win over theRangers on Sunday as Brendan Rodgers’ side dismissed their local rivals.
The decision to withdraw from Steve Clarke’s squad means that Tony Ralston will be the only Celtic representative for the games against Poland at Hampden and Portugal in Lisbon.
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Taylor, who played 90 mins at left back, was excellent but appears to have picked up a slight knock. Similarly with Forrest, who replaced Nicolas Kühn in the second half. Given the Champions League kicks off later this month, the pair will be taking no chances.
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Celtic v Rangers – Callum McGregor celebrates scoring the third Celtic goal of the game during the Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park, Sunday September 1, 2024. Photo Steve Welsh
Celtic skipper Callum McGregor announced the surprise decision to retire from international football last month, prompting a goal scoring resurgence from the 31-year-old. The stunning strikes against Hibs and St Mirren were followed with a curling effort in the win over theRangers, which is an early contender for goal of the season.
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Elsewhere, Cameron Carter-Vickers was not included in the USMNT squad for their games against Canada and New Zealand as a precaution due to a knock that he sustained against St Mirren. New signing Auston Trusty will be involved as he looks to get up to speed for a busy month for the Hoops.
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