Mika Baur’s ankle injury has forced him out of Germany’s Under-21 squad, leaving Celtic facing the possible loss of a crucial midfielder.
Celtic midfielder Mika Baur suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's 1-0 victory against Kilmarnock, forcing him off the pitch. Manager Martin O'Neill expressed concern over the damage, with initial assessments suggesting a potentially heavy sprain. The 22-year-old has consequently withdrawn from Germany's Under-21 squad for their upcoming fixtures against Belgium and Croatia.
Read Celtic argues the setback comes at an unfortunate time, as Baur has emerged as a crucial starter alongside Callum McGregor and Benjamin Nygren. Since arriving from Paderborn in August, the German midfielder has scored four goals across 15 appearances in the Scottish Premiership and Europa League.
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