Leigh Griffiths has missed training ahead of his side’s crunch clash with Hibs on Saturday, according to the Scottish Sun.
The report claims Hoops number 2 Chris Davies said he was working on building up his fitness yesterday but has failed to appear for today’s session.
It adds that it is unsure whether he will be fit enough to play in the Premiership game tomorrow.
OPINION
It’s not been a great couple of weeks for Griffiths after he controversially pulled out of his side’s international games against Portugal and Israel. Griffiths polarised the pundits with some criticising him for pulling out and others supporting his decision. He said he needed to work on his fitness, something that was seemingly confirmed by Davies yesterday. However, he may well have hit a setback judging by his non-appearance at training today. Brendan Rodgers will want everyone available for Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash with Neil Lennon’s side. Hibs are currently above Celtic in the table after a fast start to the season, but a win for Celtic could take them to the top of the table if Hearts slip up as well. That would take some of the early season pressure off Rodgers after a slow start by Celtic standards. Top of the table on Monday? In the Europa League? Pressure? It’s tough being the Celtic manager but Rodgers is no more than a victim of his own success.