The one thing Celtic dressing room won’t discuss as key man determined to keep Rangers at ‘arm’s length’

Celtic defender Liam Scales stated that the squad does not need to discuss their title targets, as the standard to finish top of the table is already understood. Scales scored the winning goal in Celtic's 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock, securing a four-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership before the international break. Scales emphasized that the squad aims to maintain their advantage and avoid repeating last season's late comeback drama against Hearts.

Following the match, Scales joined the Republic of Ireland squad for Nations League fixtures against Austria and Kosovo. Meanwhile, midfielder Mika Baur faces a scan after sustaining an ankle injury against Kilmarnock, putting his participation with Germany's under-21 squad in doubt. Winger Yang Hyun-jun is also expected to sit out international friendlies for South Korea following a recent return from injury.