Brendan Rodgers, the manager of Celtic, gave an update on midfielder Callum McGregor, who is still not entirely healthy despite steadily recovering from an injury. Celtic is preparing for a pivotal period in their title chase. After missing six games due to injury, McGregor has been a source of concern for fans. He most recently returned as a substitute in last Sunday’s 3-3 draw with Rangers.
In a Friday press conference, Rodgers described the cautious stance the team is adopting about McGregor’s comeback. [Television Celtic]We’re still in charge of him. The timeframe was beyond Rangers, but he’d worked so hard, he wanted to show himself, and he’d only trained a few days before the game, so he did absolutely unbelievable to be available for the game, Rodgers said.
The Celtic skipper’s dedication to his recovery and eagerness to assist his team in a critical match highlights his commitment, despite not being at peak physical condition. “This week’s been another good week for him. We just have to manage him, he’s not out the woods at all but seen him training this morning and he looked really good,” Rodgers added.
Additionally, Rodgers discussed the more general difficulties that players encounter following a prolonged absence from competitive play. It also acknowledges that he hasn’t been seen in a while. No matter who you are, you won’t be at your greatest football fitness level if you’ve missed five weeks of training. However, this week he’s performed admirably.
With six games remaining in the Scottish Premiership, McGregor’s spot in Celtic’s starting lineup will be vital. Celtic’s approach has always relied heavily on his ability to affect games from midfield, and even a somewhat diminished version of the captain can have a big impact on the dynamics of the squad.
Celtics supporters will be hoping that McGregor can keep improving his level of fitness and help the team win the championship. Important games, such as Saturday’s home game against St. Mirren, are approaching, thus the status of McGregor’s recuperation will be constantly watched.
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