Celtic rocked by Schmeichel injury, Cvancara row rumbles
Celtic track Motherwell’s Elijah Just, who scored in the 3-1 loss at Celtic Park, but the Ibrox club are now linked too. His agent says the 25-year-old focuses on Motherwell and the World Cup.
Kasper Schmeichel revealed on TV that he has a torn bicep, rotator cuff, dislocated shoulder and labrum damage, needs two surgeries and faces 10-12 months out, admitting it could end his career.
SFA VAR chief Martin Atkinson, via Willie Collum, says scrutiny for ‘sinister’ motives in West of Scotland decisions around Celtic and Rangers is worse than England, while backing VAR’s use.
Celtic loanee Tomas Cvancara was left out of Czechia’s squad, prompting his agent to dispute claims he does not prioritise internationals. Cvancara has scored for Celtic and hit the Scottish Cup winner v Rangers.
Ex-Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew says if league leaders Hearts fail to win the title, it would be a ‘bottle job’, with Celtic two points back and eight games left.
Robbie Keane, linked with the Celtic job, says he has improved Ferencvaros’ squad and is proud of their European run after Braga’s 4-0 comeback win. Club chiefs admit talks amid speculation over his future.
