Brendan Rodgers eases fears over Adam Idah injury

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said that Adam Idah "will be fine" after the Republic of Ireland forward suffered an injury towards the end of Celtic's 3-0 win over Motherwell at the weekend.

Idah sat out Wednesday's 2-0 win over Dundee, as did Callum McGregor and Nicolas Kuhn, but all three are expected to be fit to face the Aberdeen in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final on Saturday.

Idah was caught by the studs of Liam Gordon before the Motherwell defender was sent off for his lunging tackle.

"All three will be fine," Rodgers said. "Nicolas Kuhn had a sore hip after the game at the weekend. But he trained earlier, so that was good. Callum as well, and Adam also. We'll see their reaction. Hopefully, it will be all right.

"I think he’s got away with one there, Adam. He’s still a bit sore, a bit swollen, but the medical team tell me he’s done a bit of work. So, hopefully no reaction to it."

Both Celtic and Aberdeen moved nine points ahead of Rangers after the Dons beat the Light Blues 2-1 at Pittodrie.

When asked if he was surprised it was Jimmy Thelin's side and not Rangers who were proving to be their main challengers, Rodgers said: "Listen, Aberdeen have had a fantastic start. That’s a really good result for them. But as I’m sure you can respect, my focus is very much on Celtic.

"Our guys have made a brilliant start also, in terms of how they’ve been playing, the goals they’ve been scoring, secure defensively in the main and in a really good position in the Champions League.

"But it’s still so early. My first marker is after 10 games. And if I look at it after 10 games, then we’ve made a really good start. Aberdeen are there as well, but there’s still such a long way to go.

"I love going to Hampden and we’re in a really good