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Celtic handed injury boost by first-team star after international withdrawal

Celtic left-back Tierney has declared himself fit and ready to return after recovering during the international break.

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 1:39 PM
Celtic handed injury boost by first-team star after international withdrawal
Key Things to Know
  • Kieran Tierney has resumed training and declared himself fit following his withdrawal from international duty with Scotland.
  • The left-back used the international break to properly heal an ongoing issue that had lingered for a while.
  • The fitness boost aids manager Martin O'Neill ahead of Celtic's upcoming league match against Motherwell.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney has declared himself fit and ready to return following his withdrawal from the Scotland national squad earlier this month. The defender revealed that he utilized the international break to resolve an ongoing issue that had previously lacked adequate healing time, and he has now resumed full training with the squad.

Tierney's return provides a timely lift for Celtic manager Martin O'Neill ahead of an upcoming league clash with Motherwell at Fir Park. The club faces a demanding upcoming fixture list that includes a domestic meeting against Hearts alongside a European trip to Lisbon.

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