Celtic is set to face a significant challenge in the upcoming Scottish Cup tie against Livingston at Celtic Park, as they will be without their captain, Callum McGregor, who is missing training for the second consecutive week.
McGregor, a linchpin in the heart of Celtic’s midfield, sustained an injury during a recent match against Dundee. CeltsAreHere understands the Celtic captain was not part of training on Friday morning.
The absence of McGregor was palpably felt during Celtic’s defeat at Tynecastle last Sunday, underscoring the captain’s importance to the team. As the Bhoys prepare to contend with Livingston, the task at hand is clear: they must navigate this crucial fixture without their infield leader.
The timing of McGregor’s injury is particularly unfortunate, given the dense fixture list and the pivotal nature of the upcoming matches.
There is a glimmer of hope on the horizon, with the international break following the SPFL match against St Johnstone next weekend offering McGregor additional recovery time.
The collective hope among the Celtic faithful is that their captain will return to full fitness in time for the eagerly anticipated Glasgow derby at Ibrox in early April. This match could very well define Celtic’s season, making McGregor’s presence in the midfield paramount.
