Celtic will be led by Callum McGregor in tomorrow night’s Premier Sports League Cup semi-final matchup against Aberdeen at Hampden.
After missing the last two league games against Motherwell and Dundee due to an abductor injury, the Hoops captain has said he is “ready to go.”
But the crucial midfield player will be playing in his typical position versus Dons, and the Hoops are only ninety minutes away from another spectacular event at the national stadium the following month.
When McGregor informed Celtic TV, “I’m all good,” the Parkhead supporters’ fears that their inspirational onfield leader would be left behind were allayed. All set to go.
Although this week has been calm, I feel well and am prepared to resume my activities.
I’m not accustomed to sitting it out. Desperate to go back out there, they were kicking every ball while sitting on the sidelines.
“But I’m fine and prepared to leave.”
Luke McCowan started against Well and the Dens Parkers by taking advantage of McGregor’s absence, but the vivacious middle-of-the-park performer is obviously ineligible for tomorrow’s event.
After competing in the event earlier in the season for former club Dundee, the £1 million bargain acquisition on deadline day is tied for the Cup.
Arne Engels, Reo Hatate, and Paulo Bernardo are the three players Brendan Rodgers can select to work with McGregor in the team’s engine room.