While he has spent parts of the season unavailable through injury, Celtic centre-half Cameron Carter-Vickers has been key to the Hoops’ title success.
The American has played 30 times in all competitions, his sole goal coming in a 7-1 demolition of Dundee at Parkhead in February.
As was the case under previous manager Ange Postecoglou, Carter-Vickers has been a rock at the back for the Hoops this season.
He penned a new five-and-a-half-year deal in January, committing his long-term future to Celtic and Brendan Rodgers.
2023/24 has seen the 26-year-old work with the manager for the first time, and there has been no drop off in his performances.
Indeed, the treble-winning defender is enjoying playing under Rodgers, and he revealed how the gaffer has helped his players cope with the pressure and demands of the title race.
He said: (The Celtic Way) “He’s a great guy (Rodgers). I think one of his main strengths is how he’s managed to keep the group calm throughout the season and always positive and looking ahead. And I think that’s really, really helped us this season.”
Carter-Vickers could secure his sixth major honour as a Celtic player this afternoon against Rangers at Hampden.
Likely to partner Liam Scales at the heart of the Bhoys’ defence, he will be responsible for keeping the likes of Fabio Silva and Cyriel Dessers quiet so players such as Daizen Maeda, Kyogo, and Matt O’Riley can strut their stuff for the Scottish champions.
