Ange Postecoglou gives key injury update on Celtic trio

His side take on Rangers in the Scottish Cup semi-finals this weekend

Published 28th Apr 2023

Ange Postecoglou has revealed Reo Hatate, Jota and Liel Abada are fit for Celtic's Scottish Cup semi-final clash with Rangers this weekend.

The trio sat out of last weekend's 1-1 draw at home to Motherwell with fans waiting to see whether they would be ready for Hampden.

Postecoglou has now confirmed all three trained this week and are available for selection.

James Forrest is the only player who will be forced to miss the match through injury.

Postecoglou said: "From last week everyone got through unscathed.

"Liel Abada, Jota and Reo Hatate have trained all week so they are available.

"James Forrest is probably another week or so away".

The sides face off at Hampden at 1.30pm on Sunday with a place in the Scottish Cup final at stake.

Falkirk take on Inverness Caledonian Thistle at the national stadium in the other semi-final the day before.

The Parkhead side are currently on a run of five games unbeaten against their city rivals - with their last defeat coming in last season's Scottish Cup semi-final.

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