Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has provided supporters with a significant boost ahead of this weekend’s trip to Livingston regarding a key midfielder.
Indeed, the boss confirmed that Reo Hatate, who has not played for the Hoops since the 2nd of January, is available for the match.
Speaking to the media ahead of the game, the boss gave a hugely positive update. He said: [Celtic FC on YouTube] “Reo Hatate is back and available in the squad which is great news.
“He’s worked very hard, he’s played a bounce game in the time off and he’s built up his fitness so it’s great news he’s back.”
Captain Callum McGregor will miss this weekend’s game because the manager doesn’t want to risk him, but it is full steam ahead with his Japanese teammate.
It remains to be seen whether Hatate will play from the start at Livingston, but the fact he is available for the clash in the first place is crucial.
When fully fit and firing, the 26-year-old is one of the most gifted players in Scottish football. In the final destination of the title and during the run-in over the next few weeks, his talents could be decisive.
