Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that defender Cameron Carter-Vickers will miss their upcoming match due to injury. Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Rodgers expressed hope that the key player would return before the weekend but emphasized the team’s collective strength in his absence.
Carter-Vickers Ruled Out
Rodgers was clear that Carter-Vickers would not feature in the upcoming game. “Cam is not available. We’ll see what he’s like going into next weekend, but he’s not here for this one,” Rodgers said. The Celtic manager also noted that Carter-Vickers has missed several important Champions League matches during his time with the club, including five of the 12 games they’ve played in the competition.
Opportunity for Others to Step Up
Despite the absence of the influential defender, Rodgers remains optimistic, stating that the team will rely on their collective effort to achieve a result. “It’s always an opportunity for somebody else to come in and hopefully we can get Cam back sooner rather than later,” he remarked. Rodgers stressed that no single player is responsible for the team’s success, and while Carter-Vickers is important, it’s the collective that drives their performance.
USMNT Concerns Ahead of October Friendlies
Carter-Vickers’ injury has also raised concerns about his availability for the upcoming USMNT October camp. The 26-year-old is a key figure for the U.S. national team, and with friendlies against Mexico and Panama approaching, his fitness will be closely monitored.
While Cameron Carter-Vickers’ absence is a setback for Celtic, Brendan Rodgers remains confident in the team’s depth and collective ability. With hopes that the defender will return soon, attention also turns to his potential involvement with the USMNT in October. For now, Celtic will look to their other players to fill the gap and maintain their form.