CELTIC crocked double-act Anthony Ralston and Auston Trusty will soon be pushing for a first-team comeback.
Alistair Johnston is also making good progress with the hamstring injury that saw him stretchered off against Kairat Almaty in the goalless draw ay Parkhead six games ago,
None, of course, will be considered for the Premier Sports League Cup quarter-final against Partick Thistle on Sunday afternoon, but Brendan Rodgers is satisfied at the progress of the trio.
With Colby Donovan poised for his second successive start at Firhill, the Hoops boss said: “Auston and Tony are doing really well out on the pitch now and should hopefully rejoin the group next week.
“Both of them are in boots now, so they’re out of that stage and that’s got to be good news for them.
“Alistair is doing really well, too. He’s not close to playing yet, but hopefully he’ll be back out on the pitch soon, building up his strength in the gym.
“Apart from that, the squad is strong.”
There may also be a third start for Michel-Ange Balikwisha who has failed to spark in his previous two outings at Ibrox and Rugby Park after his late £4.5million arrival from Royal Antwerp.
The Belgian wide Bhoy was played on the right in the dramatic 2-1 win over Kilmarnock last weekend and Rodgers was swift to accept responsibility for the player’s less then dynamic display.
The Irishman, speaking to Celtic TV, added: “To be fair, that’s on me. The boy is a left-sided player and he’s really technically gifted.
“He has great qualities and his best side is on the left, but he’s played in other positions. He’s played on the right-hand side previously in his career.
“He’s played as a ten, he’s played as an eight. So, he’s played across that front line. I wanted to see him on the right, but there’s no doubt his best position is from the left.”
Sebastian Turnetki made an excellent first impression on the left flank against Killie and earned the Man of the Match award after an impressive debut against Killie.
The Tunisian is likely to get the nod on Sunday with James Forrest on the right and Balikwisha starting from the bench.
