As Celtic gears up for a crucial phase in their title race, manager Brendan Rodgers provided an update on midfielder Callum McGregor, who is gradually returning from injury but still not fully fit. McGregor, who recently made a comeback as a substitute in last Sunday’s 3-3 draw with Rangers, has been a topic of concern among fans after missing six games due to injury.
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 timeline was beyond Rangers, so he had to work extremely hard to be available for the game. However, he only trained a few days prior to the game because he wanted to put himself out there, according to Rogers.
Even though he isn’t in top physical shape, the Celtics captain’s commitment to his recovery and desire to help his team in a crucial game is evident. “He’s had another successful week this week. We simply need to control him; he’s still in the woods, but we saw him working out this morning, and he looked excellent,” Rogers continued.
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 best 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 position 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 slightly diminished version of the captain can have a big impact on the dynamics of the team.
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 today’s home match against St. Mirren, are coming up, so the status of McGregor’s recuperation will be closely watched.
