Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has allayed any injury fears surrounding Giorgos Giakoumakis, Reo Hatate and Anthony Ralston after Saturday's friendly with Blackburn Rovers.
Competitive action kicks off again in two weeks time when Aberdeen come to Parkhead on Premiership title day. During the 2-2 draw against English Championship opposition, concerns were raised with Giakoumakis and Hatate missing matchday entirely, while Ralston limped off the park as the clock approached 90 minutes. Postecoglou has confirmed nothing major is wrong with any of his players, Ralston suffering a cut foot, Hatate taking ill and Giakoumakis expecting a baby.
The Hoops boss said: "Anthony Ralston is alright. He’s got a bit of a cut on his foot, a couple of stitches but nothing too serious. Reo is okay but fell ill yesterday. We had a decision to make. We could have given him 30 minutes today or flog him on the running track. Unfortunately for him, we flogged him.
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"Gio has taken a couple of personal days as his missus is due [to give birth]. We sent a personal trainer, so he’s not getting away with that.”
Next up for Celtic in pre-season action is a trip to Poland to face Legia Warsaw on Wednesday before Norwich City come to Celtic Park next Saturday.
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Then the countdown to a season where a title defence and Champions League group stage football will beckon really begins.
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