Cameron Carter Vickers begins Celtic road to recovery as he's spotted at Glasgow Airport after surgery

Cameron Carter-Vickers has been spotted jetting back into Scotland as he begins his Celtic road to recovery.

The American international underwent knee surgery this week after last weekend's Scottish Cup semi-final win over Rangers. He has been carrying the injury for some time but has now gone under the knife and his season is over, with a view to returning for the start of the next term.

He's already back on his feet, with new pictures showing Carter-Vickers arriving back at Glasgow Airport on crutches and a bandage around his knee. Boss Ange Postecoglou had said on Sky Sports of the warrior earlier on Friday: : “He’s had the surgery, he’s on his way back and it went really well and he’ll be alright for the start of the season, I’m sure. It’s a great boost. He was really keen to play up until last weekend. He knew how important that was in the context of our season and he's a very important part of our set-up and our team.

“He’s been carrying that injury for quite a while and at the same time he’s never used it as an excuse for a performance. He’s just got on with things and been outstanding. It’s good for him because now he knows he can get himself ready for pre-season and ready to go for next year knowing he’s contributed significantly to what’s happened this year.”

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