‘Abysmal’, ‘Shocker’ – Celtic fans worry about in-form star after Saturday’s match
Celtic have been left sweating on the fitness of Olivier Ntcham ahead the crucial mid-week qualifier against AEK Athens after he appeared to pick up an ankle injury late on against Livingston on Saturday.
Manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed he he was hurt and was to be assessed ahead of Wednesday’s match, as reported by the BBC.
Ntcham has arguably been the team’s stand-out player in the early stages of the season, starting all five matches, scoring two goals and creating an assist.
The dynamic playmaker gives the Hoops something unique in the middle of the park and alongside Scott Brown has formed the best midfielder partnership in the country and one of the best at the club for a number of years.
Losing him for Wednesday night’s clash would be a massive blow, something that supporters recognise.
Many took to Twitter after yesterday’s match to share their concerns he will be missing for the tie against the Greeks…
If Ntcham misses AEK I will greet.
— Simply [⭐] Celtic (@TheHoopsFan) August 4, 2018
Very good first game, could have scored lots more, worrying signs from Ntcham at the end, didn't run off his injury and that's why we conceded right at the end, couldn't follow his man in, hope he's ok for AEK, pivotal.
— Rab (@bhoab) August 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/BlakFrancis/status/1025811512764583936
Good performance today , ntcham injury is a shocker 🙈🙈
— Liam Mcguire (@McguireLiam7) August 4, 2018
Rodgers said Ntcham had an ankle knock and will be assessed. He was holding his hammy on the pitch. We've been right unlucky with injuries last few years. Hardly ever get to see our strongest 11 on the pitch.
— Simply [⭐] Celtic (@TheHoopsFan) August 4, 2018
Some great performances today. Massive blow if Ntcham has picked up an injury. He is becoming one of the most influential players at the club. Fingers crossed there is no damage.
— Steven bhoy (@stevenceltic81) August 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/UpTheCelts_1888/status/1025786918313836544
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