Celtic could be set to receive a major pre-season boost tonight with the return of defensive duo Cameron Carter-Vickers and Alistair Johnston for the clash against Ajax in the Football On The Lake tournament.
According to the Daily Record, both players are expected to feature in Como as Brendan Rodgers continues his preparations for the upcoming season.
Carter-Vickers has been managing a minor fitness issue throughout pre-season and has been eased back gradually. Meanwhile, Johnston was granted an extended break after his involvement with Canada at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which extended into the summer.
Both players have been key figures in Celtic’s defensive structure, and their return will be welcomed by Rodgers, who is eager to get his full squad up to speed ahead of the new campaign.
With a showdown against Ajax on the cards, the match offers the perfect platform for the pair to shake off rust and build sharpness. The Hoops will then be in action over the weekend, facing either the hosts Como or the Saudi side Al-Ahli.
For Rodgers, it’s also a chance to see how his backline functions with key personnel back in place, something that will be crucial heading into both domestic and European fixtures.
