Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is set to take Craig Gordon out of his side’s starting line-up at the weekend.
Celtic are set to take on Aberdeen at Hampden Park at the weekend, and there may have been a temptation to bring Gordon back into his cup side.
However, Rodgers has confirmed that it is Bain who will be given the nod against Aberdeen.
And the Celtic boss insists that Gordon has no issues with sitting on the substitutes bench, as he knew the situation at the start of the season.
“Scott plays on Sunday – I have no qualms about that,” Rodgers said. “He is a fantastic goalkeeper. Craig can still get a medal as the sub keeper. He understands where it is at and it is something that we spoke about at the start of the season.
“He knew that if I was bringing in a number two goalkeeper that I would want him to have some involvement in the cup competitions so it has worked out well. He is very supportive, Craig. He is a brilliant goalkeeper but he is very mature in his outlook in it all and he recognises the importance of him doing well that he also needs a number two who is performing to a good level as well.”
Bain has kept goal for Celtic throughout their League Cup campaign to date and he has proven a reliable stopper.
Bain has conceded just one goal for the Bhoys in the three cup matches that he has played this term.
Even though Gordon won’t be playing in the cup final, the Celtic goalkeeper will be in action this week.
Rodgers’ side are set to take on Rosenborg in the Europa League on Thursday, where Gordon will be selected to start.
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