Carter-Vickers is universally regarded as Celtic’s top defender. He is a rock in the center of the Hoops defense, and when he returns, the first team improves immediately.

With Celtic already in the midst of a dreadful run of away games and yet unbeaten, Ferguson is right to be concerned because when Carter-Vickers returns from injury, Celtic will be extremely difficult to beat.

“At least this week, I saw them on the grass, even if they were just doing the physical side.”

“I think it’s good for the players to start going outside and not just to the gym and the physios.”

“So they are on their way to recovery, but they are not close to being part of the training with the team.”