3 Celtic experimental solutions for Liam Scales injury with one Brendan Rodgers go to remaining
The Ireland international is set to miss the clash with St Mirren at a crucial point in the campaign.
Considering that Celtic are having additional issues at the core of their defense, Brendan Rodgers has a headache when it comes to injuries at this pivotal moment in the season.
The injury to Daizen Maeda could delay the Scottish Premiership leaders’ title push until the next season. The Hoops’ inability to resolve their center-back issues is a concern.Due to a strain in his abductor, Liam Scales’ starting lineup for Celtic Park will likely be significantly altered. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has stated that Scales is unlikely to play during the encounter against St Mirren.
This season, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Scales have been the most chosen combination; nevertheless, injury problems have plagued the US international and Scales at different times during the campaign. Additionally, since Rodgers’ comeback into the spotlight, the Parkhead manager has been compelled to reevaluate, which has frequently raised questions about recruitment.
Though it’s not the best time to end your ideal relationship, Celtic knows that every game is a must-win since Rangers are breathing down their necks.Carter-Vickers’ partner alternatives are examined by Record Sport.
Gustaf Lagerbielke
The Swedish defender was close to leaving Parkhead for Lecce in January after a lack of game time, but could he now have a say on the title race? He was kept around for cover during an injury crisis but still has rarely managed to secure any minutes after his £3million move last summer.
Lagerbielke has not started a game since September and has managed just two substitute appearance since his January switch to Serie A collapsed. If the decision was to keep him around due to injuries the 24-year-old will hope to finally get his chance against the Buddies.
Maik Nawrocki
After Cameron Carter-Vickers returned to the club, Maik Nawrocki’s brief tenure with the team came to an abrupt end due to injury. The Polish center back has not played since hobbling off against Motherwell in February.
Having been named Liam Scales’ partner while Carter-Vickers was down, he will be seeking to replace the Ireland cap after making the bench in recent weeks. Fans will be eager to see how their £4.3 million summer addition performs on the right side of a center-back duo after making just 10 appearances so far this season.
Stephen Welsh
The 24-year-old has remained a trusted figure at the back following Brendan Rodgers return to Celtic Park. Despite being hampered by his own injury problems this season, Welsh has often been the go-to defender should Scales or Carter-Vickers be sidelined.
