Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers’ season is over after he performed via the ache barrier to assist the Hoops into the Scottish Cup ultimate with an impressive show towards Rangers.
The centre-back is ready to endure knee surgical procedure however delayed the medical therapy to make sure Celtic stayed firmly on target for the treble.
The US worldwide and defensive accomplice Carl Starfelt impressed as Rangers put Celtic beneath sustained stress within the second half as they chased an equaliser following Jota’s headed opener three minutes earlier than half-time.
The pair have been first to the overwhelming majority of balls into the Celtic field and Carter-Vickers cleared off the road from Vogue Sakala as a 1-0 victory arrange a Hampden return towards Inverness on June 3.
On the previous Tottenham defender, Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou stated: “He hasn’t put a foot flawed since we signed him. He has been excellent.
“Him and Carl as a partnership, I could possibly be flawed however they nonetheless have not misplaced domestically. They’re an impressive pair, they actually work onerous collectively.
“Cameron once more retains rising as a participant and as a pacesetter throughout the group.
“That is his final sport for us, he must get his damage checked out now, in order that will likely be him for the season. However he wished to play.
“I used to be attempting to push him to have it accomplished a bit earlier however I am frightened of him so I simply let him do what he desires. He was eager to play and he put in a efficiency that befits his standing at our soccer membership. It is a credit score to him.”
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