Cameron Carter Vickers Celtic injury return timeline revealed as Ange Postecoglou issues update after operation

Cameron Carter Vickers WILL be back in time for the start of the season after undergoing a successful operation for a knee injury that ended the Celtic stopper’s campaign.

Some reports suggested the former Tottenham Hotspur man could miss the the 2023/24 Scottish Premiership kick off as a result of going under the knife. But Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou, looking to seal two-in-a-row with a victory at Hearts on Sunday, dismissed any of those fears over the 25-year-old USA international.

Postecoglou told Sky Sports: “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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