SFA has released an official statement as Reo Hatate and Adam Ida are set to miss Aberdeen match after their Hibernian post match comments

Brendan Rodgers has delivered an update on his Celtic squad ahead of facing Aberdeen.

The Hoops travel to Pittodrie tomorrow night for what is a dress rehearsal for the Scottish Cup final at Hampden ten days later.

Alistair Johnston missed the draw against Rangers and victory over Celtic with an injury but is back and available for selection.

Cameron Carter-Vickers misses out, as Rodgers had already confirmed, while Daizen Maeda will also be nursed through a niggle

The Northern Irishman insists that is merely a precaution as he tries to ensure the PFA Player of the Year is fighting fit for the final.

He said: “Like I said last week, Cam would miss this game but will be okay for the weekend. Ali Johnston back.

“Daizen, while recovering, he just came in this morning with a little niggle. He trained but we’re keeping here just go get him treatment and make sure he’s okay for the weekend and the following week.

“There’s no need to take any risks. But apart from that, it’s the same squad.”

– ⁠- *Alistair Johnston*: Rodgers mentioned that Johnston is still out, but they’ll reassess his availability for the midweek game against Aberdeen. It’s unclear if he’ll be available for the match.
– *Cameron Carter-Vickers*: The defender is ruled out for the Aberdeen match and will likely miss a couple of games. He’s expected to be fit for the St Mirren game on trophy day, with Rodgers stating that Carter-Vickers will receive an injection to address his hamstring issue.

Additionally, Rodgers also mentioned the injury status of other players ¹:
– *Nicolas Kuhn*: Returned to training with stitches under his eye after a header injury. He’s fit to play and has trained well during the week.
– *Kasper Schmeichel*: The goalkeeper’s availability depends on his shoulder’s reaction to training. If fit, he’ll be considered for the match.
– *Paulo Bernardo*: Sadly still injured, while *Reo Hatate*’s starting position might be reevaluated, potentially giving *Luke McCowan* a chance to start.