Celtic Dealt with Major Injury Blow Ahead of Villa Game

Celtic Faces Setback as Carter-Vickers Misses Key Training Ahead of Villa Clash

Celtic’s preparations for their final Champions League group-stage match against Aston Villa have been hit by a significant blow, with star defender Cameron Carter-Vickers absent from the squad during their last training session at Lennoxtown.

The American center-back has been a vital component of Brendan Rodgers’ defensive setup, offering leadership and stability both domestically and in European competition.

Carter-Vickers’ absence raises concerns for Celtic as they head into a crucial clash against the Premier League side.

With a chance to progress further in the Champions League already secured, this final match offers an opportunity to build momentum, but without their key defender, the team faces a defensive dilemma.

Rodgers may need to turn to Liam Scales alongside Auston Trusty to fill the void left by Carter-Vickers.

If the defender is indeed injured, the timing could not be worse for Celtic, who are already dealing with the departure of star forward Kyogo, now playing in France.

With these notable absences, securing a victory at Villa Park, where the match will be held, becomes an even more daunting task for the Hoops.

Rodgers has yet to provide clarity on the extent of Carter-Vickers’ injury, leaving fans anxious for updates ahead of Wednesday’s match.

The focus for the team will now shift to regrouping and finding a solution to ensure they can put up a strong fight against Villa, despite the key defensive setback.

As the team continues to adjust to the absences, supporters are hoping for a positive performance under the lights at Villa Park, with the hope that Celtic can continue to perform at their best in what has been a challenging but successful campaign so far.