Charlie Mulgrew believes Liam Scales may have been carrying a knock after the defender was left on the bench during Celtic’s 4-1 defeat to Benfica. Scales was named among the substitutes at the Estádio da Luz but did not get…
Pundit Charlie Mulgrew suggested that Celtic defender Liam Scales may have missed playing against Benfica due to carrying an injury knock. Scales remained an unused substitute as manager Martin O'Neill started central defenders Dane Murray and Auston Trusty during the match at the Estádio da Luz, where Celtic fell behind 3-0 by half-time.
Speaking on Premier Sports Ireland, Mulgrew argued that Scales was sorely missed defensively and likely would have prevented Benfica's third goal. Celtic faces Hearts on Sunday, leaving O'Neill with tactical decisions if Scales was rested for fitness or dropped via selection.
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