Reo Hatate has been ruled OUT of Celtic's crucial clash with Rangers.
The Japanese midfielder has been in sensational form this season for Ange Postecoglou's side as they aim to down their rivals again and go twelve points clear at the top of the table. But the rampant league leaders will have to do it without Hatate as Postecoglou provided an update on key injuries heading in to the clash with Michael Beale's men.
Midfield partner Aaron Mooy was spotted training this week after he didn't feature in the previous two games, while defender Greg Taylor was taken off in the win against Ross County. Yet the Scotland cap was pictured training ahead of the game.
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The same cannot be said for Hatate, as Postecoglou revealed his disappointment at the knock. He told Sky Sports: "Reo hasn't come up but Aaron is fine. So that's the only change. Disappointing for Reo more than anything else.
"He loves playing these games and he's had an impact every time he has. Pleased to get Aaron back. You get disappointed for the player because these are the game they want to play.
"From a team perspective we have good depth and quality in that area. We had to cope without Reo and Aaron last week and the lads did well.
"In terms of tomorrow still confident on the team we put out there."
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