Celtic now handed huge boost ahead of Old Firm clash, Postecoglou surely buzzing - opinion

Celtic have the chance to open up a substantial six-point gap at the top of the Premiership if they manage to beat their Glasgow arch-rivals in their next league game after the current international break concludes.

Looking ahead to this big clash, it seems as though Ange Postecoglou’s side could have a major boost heading their way which would surely improve their chances of securing a victory against their fiercest rivals.

According to Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra (via Daily Record), Rangers centre-forward Alfredo Morelos was left out of the Colombia squad for their World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia as a result of a “muscle overload”.

Having scored 11 goals and provided seven assists in 26 league appearances this term, it’s safe to say that the 25-year-old has been and is a vital figure for the Gers as their top scorer, and would be very much missed by Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side if he isn’t fit enough to play in the upcoming derby.

With a higher average of shots per game (4.3) than any other player in the league – also making two key passes per game, putting him in the top five of players currently in the Premiership – it’s hard to deny that the Colombian has a pivotal attacking star for Rangers.

Taking all this into account, if Morelos is unable to play against Celtic, this would surely have Postecoglou buzzing and give his defence one less worry for the April 3 showdown.

Even though the 25-year-old has only found the back of the net twice in 18 appearances against Celtic, the Gers would be gutted to have him out of action for this game.

Looking back to their 3-0 romp in the teams’ last meeting in February, the Hoops boss will undeniably be looking for the same sort of performance and result from his