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David Irvine

Reason Schmeichel missed training as Jota set for return Celtic debut

Brendan Rodgers has revealed Kasper Schmeichel was simply given a rest from Celtic training on Friday.

There had been fears of an injury to the Celtic No1 after he was missing from training at Lennoxtown.

But Rodgers has revealed Schmeichel is fine for this weekend's match against Motherwell as he joked over the keeper's age.

Responding to a question on Schmeichel missing training, Rodgers said: "He's a bit old, isn't he?

"You've got to look after them. You just need those few wee extra days, give him a little cuddle...he's okay."


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Cameron Carter-Vickers has also overcome an injury niggle and will be available for selection at Fir Park after sitting out against Aston Villa.

"He'll be back available," confirmed Rodgers. "I don't think we have anyone else out. James is not back fit yet."

January transfer signing Jota, meanwhile, is in line to make his return debut for Celtic having been cleared to be named in the matchday squad on Sunday.

"Yes. He will be in the squad," said Rodgers. "We need to work him back up both on the training pitch and in the games.

"We will just build him up over these coming months."

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