The full Celtic international calendar as 7 stars in action but Rodgers gets reprieve ahead of title run-in
dailyrecord.co.ukIt's the first international break of the year as Celtic's domestic season goes on ice until March 31. For some players, it represents the chance to rest, recuperate and catch their breath for the final stretch in the hunt to reclaim the title.
For others, it's full throttle from here, as they jet out to represent their countries this month.There was a time when Brendan Rodgers would be left with a threadbare group back at Lennoxtown but injuries and mixed form means that box office stars who would normally be off on their travels are staying behind.
Skipper Callum McGregor has missed a Scotland squad for only the second time in SIX YEARS while Cameron Carter-Vickers is staying behind too after Rodgers spoke with USA boss Gregg Berhalter.There's only one Japan star in action during the break with Kyogo left out while Reo Hatate is focused on his return from injury after the break.
After being initially left out, however, Matt O'Riley has been called up by Denmark - and will hope to play his way into contention for the Euros in June.
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