Martin O’Neill rules key Celtic star out of Hearts showdown

Carter-Vickers will miss Celtic’s Premiership clash with Hearts on Sunday, O’Neill has confirmed.

By Ryan McGinlay · Herald Scotland

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 8:11 PM

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Martin O'Neill confirmed Cameron Carter-Vickers is ruled out of Celtic's match against Hearts on Sunday.
Carter-Vickers has missed Celtic's previous two fixtures due to a muscular strain.
O'Neill identified next week's game against Hibs as the earliest possible date for the defender's return.

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Martin O'Neill has confirmed that Celtic center-back Cameron Carter-Vickers will miss Sunday's Scottish Premiership match against Hearts. The defender has already sat out the team's last two games due to a muscular strain, despite initial hopes that he would recover in time for the weekend clash.

Speaking to Sky Sports, O'Neill stated that Carter-Vickers is not expected back for the Hearts match, targeting next week's fixture against Hibs as the earliest potential date for his return. Celtic face Hearts at 3pm on Sunday live on Sky Sports.

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