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Daily Record
03-07-2025
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- Daily Record
Carter Vickers Celtic injury latest as star sees recovery timeline set after surgery
The USA international went under the knife to solve a knee issue during the summer and has been training on his own at LXT Cameron Carter-Vickers is on course to be fit for the start of the coming campaign despite undergoing knee surgery earlier this summer. Record Sport revealed earlier this week that the American international has been left to train on his own at the club's Lennoxtown HQ while boss Brendan Rodgers has been putting the rest of his team mates through their pre-season paces. That sparked concern that Carter-Vickers might be facing another stretch on the sidelines after struggling with a long-term cartilage issue. But now we can confirm that Celtic's 27-year-old defensive linchpin did indeed go under the knife for what is being described as a 'tidy up' operation. Carter-Vickers was instructed by the club's medics to withdraw from the US international squad for a packed summer schedule of friendlies and Concacaf Gold Cup clashes, which concludes next week with a tie against Mexico. That decision was made at a time when Rangers were allowing John Souttar to delay hernia surgery to join up with Scotland for end of bounce matches against Iceland and Liechtenstein. Souttar is now racing against the clock to be fit in time for a Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos on July 22. But, although Carter-Vickers is not yet ready to rejoin his team mates in full training and will not feature in the club's first pre-season friendly against Queens Park on Friday night or travel to Ireland to face Cork next week, Rodgers is confident of having his star defender back with the squad in days rather than weeks, A source said: 'Cameron had the issue at the end of last season so he was taken out of the internationals to have the problem cleared up. He is just about ready to begin training again.' You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.
The National
02-07-2025
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- The National
Celtic-bound signing spotted at airport ahead of medical
A photo widely circulated online shows the 23-year-old posing for a photo with an Albirex Niigata scarf. The message 'La Familia' is emblazoned on the blue and red scarf, which is the J-League club's slogan. It's believed the centre-back is on his way to London. Here, he will undergo his medical before his switch to the Hoops is finalised. He will become Brendan Rodgers' sixth summer signing, as the Northern Irishman continues to shape his squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Read more: Concerns over the fitness of Cameron Carter-Vickers have reportedly been raised, with the American international seemingly having undergone surgery during the off-season. Gustaf Lagerbielke is set to leave the club to move to Braga in Portugal.
Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Concerns raised over Celtic star's fitness as top defender ‘returns to Lennoxtown but has yet to train with first team'
The defender has reportedly underwent surgery during the off season as well but hasn't been confirmed SORE ONE Concerns raised over Celtic star's fitness as top defender 'returns to Lennoxtown but has yet to train with first team' CELTIC have reportedly returned to pre-season training this week without key defender Cameron Carter-Vickers. It's being claimed there are concerns over his fitness, with the American apparently yet to train with the first team despite returning to Lennoxtown. Advertisement The centre-back has had his fair share of injury problems during his time in Hoops. 3 Cameron Carter-Vickers has had injury troubles during his spell at Celtic Credit: PA 3 Auston Trusty and Liam Scales have paired together previously in Vickers' absence Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 Left sided centre-back Hayato Inamura is also on the brink of sealing a move to Celtic Credit: Getty According to the Daily Record, there is even a suggestion that Carter-Vickers has underwent an operation in the off-season thought that has yet to be confirmed. He has been an important man since joining Celtic, initially on loan, but then permanently from Spurs, and Brendan Rodgers will be keen to keep the defender fit. The Hoops still have fellow countryman Auston Trusty available, as well as Liam Scales, both of whom featured regularly last campaign. Advertisement Stephen Welsh has returned from his loan move alongside Gustaf Lagerbielke, and Dane Murray and Maik Nawrocki are still on the books too. However, Lagerbielke and Nawrocki look to be heading to the exit door, and the Hoops have also lost regular starter Greg Taylor, meaning Celtic will likely have to bolster at the back. Kieran Tierney has returned from Arsenal, and Hayato Inamura looks set to join the Parkhead side imminently. But Carter-Vickers' fitness will be of concern to boss Brendan Rodgers, as pre season matches and Champions League qualifiers loom large for the Hoops. Advertisement No sooner than Friday are Celtic in action, as they travel across the city to take on Queen's Park. The Celts then visit Ireland on Tuesday as they meet Cork City in the Cork Super Cup. Ex-Celtic coach Eric Black on the Cup exit that rocked Scottish football plus life with Lubo and Dr Jo An away tie with Sporting Lisbon and a return to Celtic Park against Newcastle United is on the Hoops' agenda the following week. They also travel to Italy at the end of the month to take part in the Como Cup alongside Ajax, Como, and Al Ahli. Advertisement The Hoops have already added Kieran Tierney, Ross Doohan, Benjamin Nygren and Callum Osmand this summer. The questions around Vickers' fitness could lead to yet more defensive reinforcements this summer. Celtic are also looking to add width to their squad, with question marks surrounding the future of star Nicolas Kuhn, who is attracting interest across the continent. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
01-07-2025
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- Daily Record
Cameron Carter-Vickers sparks Celtic fitness concern despite Lennoxtown pre-season return
The big defender is back in Glasgow but is yet to take part in sessions with the rest of his teammates Celtic have pre-season concerns over Cameron Carter-Vickers. The US international is back at Lennoxtown but has still to train with the rest of Brendan Rodgers ' first-team. There have even been suggestions that he has had an operation over the summer but that remains unconfirmed. Celtic have had to manage the influential defender's workload in recent seasons to keep him fit. CCV has been a key player for Celtic in recent seasons and Rodgers knows that will be the case again this time around. The double winners kick-off their campaign in just over a month's time against St Mirren. Rodgers's side then have a Champions League qualifier in the middle of next month. Celtic play Queen's Park on Friday, then travel to Cork and the Algarve for friendlies before they finish off with games against Newcastle United and Ajax. Celtic still have Aaron Trusty and Liam Scales as central defensive back-up, along with Stephen Welsh and Dane Murray. Maik Nawrocki also stepped in last season but he is keen to seal a summer exit along with Gustaf Lagerbielke, who is wanted by SC Braga. Celtic have also brought back Kieran Tierney who can play left in a three man defence. They are also closing in on the left-sided defender Hayato Inamura from Albirex Niigata. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Scotsman
28-06-2025
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- Scotsman
Celtic strongest starting XI following £1.2m arrival and Nicolas Kuhn transfer exit links
Celtic are entering a crucial summer as Brendan Rodgers looks to build a squad that can continue their dominance of the Scottish Premiership and reach the knockout stages of next season's UEFA Champions League. Scotland's dominant force over the last four seasons, the Hoops won a domestic double yet again last season, while they also enjoyed their best European campaign in over a decade, narrowly losing to German giants Bayern Munich in the last 16 playoffs. Head coach Rodgers has already admitted he'd like to freshen up his squad, and the bargain £1.2million arrival of Benjamin Nygren from FC Nordsjælland on Friday, coupled with the signings of Scotland internationals Kieran Tierney and Ross Doohan, are the boss first sign of intent - though more are expected to follow. Cameron Carter-Vickers and Nicolas Kuhn have been both linked with exits this season, however, with the latter reported to be a £15million target for former club RB Leipzig. Can they they keep their duo at the club this summer? And what would Celtic's strongest starting XI look like if they can keep them at Parkhead? This is what The Scotsman feel is Celtic's current strongest XI ahead of their season opener against St Mirren on August 3. 1 . GK: Kasper Schmeichel The big Danish goalkeeper will face competition from Viljami Sinisalo and Ross Doohan this season, but is still Celtic's number one at present. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 2 . RB: Alistair Johnston The Canadian endured a heart-breaking end to his campaign, after missing the crucial penalty in the Scottish Cup shootout defeat to Aberdeen, but is still very much one of Celtic's most important players. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 3 . CB: Cameron Carter-Vickers Linked to both Leeds United and Sunderland this summer, Celtic will hope they can resist any offers for their first choice centre-back. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 4 . CB: Liam Scales Fought off competition from Auston Trusty to be Cameron Carter-Vickers centre-back partner last season, however, links to Serbian teenager Veljko Milosavljević could see his place come under serious threat in the weeks and months to come. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales
