Neil Lennon’s Celtic will face Rangers at Ibrox in the Old Firm derby tomorrow.
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has told the club’s official Twitter page that Kristoffer Ajer is confident that he will be fit to play against Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday.
Ajer picked up a groin injury during Celtic’s win against AIK away from home in the Europa League qualifier on Thursday evening.
The 21-year-old Norway international central defender was deployed as a right-back in the game.
Celtic boss Lennon has said that the youngster is confident that he will be ready for the Old Firm derby against Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday.
Lennon has also said that 34-year-old midfielder Scott Brown is back to his best.
Important players
Ajer has been deployed as a right-back in recent times, and the Norway international has done well in the role.
If the Norwegian is fit, then it will enhance the chances of Celtic winning the Old Firm derby.
As for Brown, there have been a few signs that he is slowing down, but the 34-year-old is a leader for Celtic.
Given his undoubted quality in the middle of the park and his vast experience, Brown will be a big figure in the Old Firm derby on Sunday.
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