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Report provides fitness update on Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths

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Celtic forward Leigh Griffiths has returned to training and is expected to be fit again soon.

Leigh Griffiths of Celtic is seen during a training session at Lennoxtown on December 29, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

According to a report in the Daily Express, Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths is edging closer to fitness.

Griffiths has been out for weeks with a knee injury, but he has made his first steps to recovering now.

The Scottish striker is back to light training over the international break, as he builds his fitness back up.

Celtic are hoping that Griffiths can be back as soon as possible, although the Express feel that Brendan Rodgers may not play him in the Bhoys’ next match.

Celtic take on Hibernian in two weekends’ time, but Griffiths could have to watch from the sidelines.

Leigh Griffiths of Celtic celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on September 23, 2017 in...

Griffiths’ return for Celtic should be a major positive for Rodgers, as it increases competition for places up-front.

Although Odsonne Edouard has been in good form of late, Griffiths is a far more proven in Scottish football.

And Rodgers will want his most reliable finisher back and available, as Celtic’s schedule over the coming weeks looks very busy.

23rd September 2018, Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, Scotland; Ladbrokes Premiership football, Kilmarnock versus Celtic; Leigh Griffiths of Celtic raises his fist to celebrate his goal 1-0 in the...