Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says that winger Daizen Maeda is back in contention to face Kilmarnock tomorrow evening.
The attacker has missed his side's last two games through injury, but has recovered in time for the visit of Derek McInnes' side to Parkhead in the Scottish Cup.
Rodgers spoke to the media at Lennoxtown today, confirming that the 27-year-old has fully recovered: "He is fully ready to go if we need him," he said.
"For him, it probably felt like more of a little circuit breaker for him as opposed to a long injury.
"He's ready and available to start if needed."
Maeda's return is a timely boost for Celtic as they kick off their defence of the Scottish Cup tomorrow evening.
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The Japanese international has been a big miss in recent matches against Dundee and Ross County, with Yang Hyun-jun deputising in his absence.
With 14 goals in all competitions, Maeda has been a continual attacking threat for the Parkhead side throughout the campaign to date.
He will aim to add a few more to his ever-growing tally tomorrow, although Killie have conceded just twice in their last five outings.
