8 Celtic headlines from Brendan Rodgers address as CCV sparks injury joy and boss reveals biggest frustration

Star Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers has swerved serious injury and is back in contention after missing the Scottish Cup win over Livingston.

The stand-in skipper sparked fears over that his troublesome hamstring injuries had returned but relieved Brendan Rodgers has revealed the scan has brought good news and the rock at the back will return to full training before the St Johnstone game. Celtic skipper Callum McGregor is currently on the sidelines and the return of the USA international is welcome news with Reo Hatate also on the mend.

Rodgers – during a wide-ranging interview with club TV – opened up on a host of subjects as he pinpointed what has been his biggest frustration during an uneven season and what he liked and didn't appreciate during the action-packed 4-2 triumph over the Lions. The Irishman is full of belief ahead of the final fixtures as he aims to see off Rangers in the race for both the Premiership and the Scottish Cup.

"You have to feel good because it's an opportunity to win two out of three domestic trophies. Against Livingston, I was really pleased to get through. Our attacking performance was good, not so good defensively, as a team for me, however, we got the job done and we arrive into another semi final which we cannot wait for that date to come."

"I have been fortunate (going 15 unbeaten in the Scottish Cup), I have worked with fantastic players who have been able to get us through the rounds. There's clearly something in regards to the pressure of it. We enjoy that pressure and that's what it has to be at a club like Celtic. To get through to the semi final - with an opportunity to get to the Final - you want to be able to make that big step."

"That's they key thing I have been