Carl Starfelt has battled through part one of his Celtic return. But now he’s set for full training again, the Swede faces a fresh challenge in stage two of his Parkhead career.
Starfelt managed to prove he is up to the task last year as he cemented a spot in Ange Postecoglou ’s title-winning side. And he’s being backed to again overcome any hurdles standing in his way as his recovery from injury nears completion. Starfelt’s partnership with Cameron Carter-Vickers became the rock on which Postecoglou’s title triumph was built and his success story saw him get back into the Sweden side.
But that recall came at a cost when the defender suffered a muscle issue during the end- of-season Nations League fixtures, plunging him into a summer of rehabilitation. Starfelt didn’t kick a ball for the champions through their six-game pre-season schedule and is highly unlikely to be ready for Sunday’s Premiership opener against Aberdeen, with his boss stating last weekend he is only just now getting ready to rejoin the squad for full work.
