Celtic captain Callum McGregor has recently detailed the injury troubles he endured last season, admitting that he took a monumental risk in his recovery.

The Hoops had their work cut out to win the title last term, with Rangers running them close until they fell off in the final few weeks of the campaign.

Skipper McGregor could have easily missed the run-in, but his elite mentality and pain endurance ensured he returned light years ahead of schedule to lead his team to a domestic double.

Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Scottish Premiership curtain raiser against Kilmarnock, the 31-year-old lifted the lid on his fitness troubles.

“To take seven weeks off a 12-week injury, people should say ‘well done'”, he said (Glasgow Times).

“For sure it could have backfired, but you have to take the risk. It was my decision.

“The worst-case scenario was probably a rupture and that would have been nine months on the sidelines. It was a ten on the pain scale.

“I felt it was more important to try and help the team. The aim was to try and shave as much time as possible off the 12 weeks, knowing that we were running out of time.”

In the end, McGregor returned to fitness seven weeks ahead of schedule. The captain made a miraculous recovery and set the perfect example of spirit and fortitude to his teammates.

After disappointment at the Euros with Scotland, the midfielder is now preparing for yet another long and arduous season with his club.