Brendan Rodgers has addressed concerns regarding the health of two Celtic wingers, Nicolas Kuhn and Daizen Maeda. Kuhn experienced a knee issue after the match against Manchester City, leading to his absence from the squad against Chelsea. On the other hand, Maeda suffered a knee injury during the game against Chelsea and was substituted in the first half. With the Scottish Premiership approaching, Celtic aims to keep their players fit. Fortunately, Rodgers reassured that both players are not expected to be sidelined for an extended period. He explained that Kuhn has a sore back and may need a few days, while Maeda’s knee injury is not severe and there is no need to take any risks at this point in the season. Rodgers expressed hope that Maeda will recover soon.
James Forrest was selected to start in the game against Chelsea, while Luis Palma scored a goal after coming in for Maeda and also assisted Mikey Johnston in the 4-1 win. This shows that there may be a lack of depth in the attacking department, which is why Celtic is reportedly looking for another wing option. It is rumored that Rodgers has personally spoken with Michel-Ange Balikwisha from Royal Antwerp about a potential move to Celtic. His addition would bring more quality to the team’s wide areas and increase competition among the players. With the new Champions League format and three domestic competitions, Celtic will need plenty of options due to potential injuries.
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