CELTIC have made a statement relating to the news that Ryan Christie would be forced to isolate for two weeks following the positive test returned by Stuart Armstrong. The Scottish Champions were rocked with the news that Odsonne Edouard had tested positive and would be unable to play in the October 17 fixture versus Rangers.
The Celtic statement took a subtle dig at UEFA’s decision to schedule International football in the middle of a pandemic.
Statement from #CelticFC on today’s @ScotlandNT announcement:
Clearly we are disappointed and frustrated to learn of today’s news, however, our over-riding concern is of course the health of the players and staff concerned.
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) October 7, 2020
The club also confirmed that those that were remaining at Lennoxtown over the break had all returned negative results.
The Celtic squad based at Lennoxtown have all again returned negative test results today. In addition all other players currently on international duty, outwith Odsonne as reported yesterday, have reported negative tests.
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) October 7, 2020
Earlier this evening, Arsenal voiced their dismay at NHS Lothian’s decision to order Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie to isolate, saying that the player was observing and adhering to the correct protocols so should therefore be exempt.
With Christie set to miss the match, Tom Rogic, Olivier Ntcham and David Turnbull will be relishing the chance to start against Rangers in the Highlanders absence.
