Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has provided an injury update on midfielders Aaron Mooy and David Turnbull ahead of the League Cup final against Rangers
Both men missed the 4-0 victory over Aberdeen with knocks after starting the previous game against St Mirren in the Scottish Cup.
At the time, the Parkhead manager said: "Turnbull picked up an injury in the last game so he'll miss today and Aaron pulled up a bit sore yesterday but with those two [Reo Hatate and Matt O'Riley] really fresh it made sense for us to bring them in."
And now the Australian has confirmed that Mooy and Turnbull are indeed in contention for the match at Hampden.
He told Celtic TV: "Obviously from the weekend no new injuries from the game. [David] Turnbull and Aaron [Mooy] we expect to join training this week.
"So at this stage, everyone is good."
Meanwhile, former Celtic transfer target Dylan Reid has explained why he chose Crystal Palace over the Hoops.
The 17-year-old recently joined the Premier League side on a three-and-a-half year deal from St Mirren and will be part of the club's academy set-up.
The Hoops were reportedly first interested in the midfielder in 2021 when he was only 16, with then Buddies boss Jim Goodwin saying the youngster's "head had been turned".
However, the Scotland under-19 international opted to remain with the Paisley side.
Reid has now revealed a conversation he had with Parkhead boss Ange Postecoglou and has detailed what his early Celtic career may have looked like.
Speaking to the Scottish Sun, he said: "I spoke to Ange Postecoglou. We had a good chat and he explained what it would be like if I went to Celtic.
"He said it wouldn’t be easy and I would need to work hard. I knew that would be the case so that didn’t worry me.
"That’s what I want, to work hard and progress. At Celtic I’d have been in their B-team, playing in the Lowland League and I didn’t feel that would suit me.
"Working with someone like Ange was definitely a big pull. It seems every player he’s worked with is on the rise.
"I’ve also heard great things about how good a coach he is. I’m sure had I gone to Celtic I’d have taken my game to another level.
"I didn’t think playing in the Lowland League was the best thing for me now.”
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