Celtic: fresh injury worry and pressure on Nancy
Kelechi Iheanacho suffered a recurrence of a hamstring problem during Celtic’s Premier Sports Cup final defeat to St Mirren, forcing the forward off and raising concerns over his short-term availability.
Manager Wilfried Nancy is urging supporters and the club hierarchy to show faith and patience after opening his Celtic tenure with three consecutive defeats. He has stressed that results, not speeches, will define his time in Glasgow, acknowledging that actions must now speak louder than words as he tries to reverse the team’s form.
Despite the poor start, Nancy is backing his own methods and insists he can turn Celtic’s season around. Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has expressed sympathy for the Frenchman, recognising the difficult situation he has stepped into.
Meanwhile, ex-Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is reportedly close to taking over at Saudi club Al Qadsiah, just seven weeks after leaving Parkhead.
Elsewhere in the Premiership: suspensions, comebacks and confidence
Dundee United defender Vicko Sevelj is one yellow card away from a ban going into Wednesday’s match against Celtic, a risky situation with a packed December schedule ahead.
At Rangers, 18-year-old attacker Mikey Moore admits he was driven to “shut up” critics after a difficult start to his loan spell from Tottenham, using the doubters as motivation to improve his performances.
Hearts defender Stephen Kingsley says the league leaders now approach every fixture believing they can win, underlining the confidence running through the squad.
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has credited captain Graeme Shinnie for inspiring their comeback victory over Kilmarnock, highlighting his influence on and off the pitch.
Dundee are likely to be without defender Ryan Astley for the trip to Motherwell on Saturday after a head knock, with the club expected to take no risks over his recovery.
