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Cameron Carter-Vickers returns for Celtic after long injury layoff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:56 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Cameron Carter-Vickers returns for Celtic after long injury layoff

Summary

Cameron Carter-Vickers made his return to action for Celtic in their season opener against Dundee, contributing to a 1-0 victory. The defender had been sidelined for nearly nine months due to an Achilles injury. Despite his excitement about the comeback, Carter-Vickers acknowledged that he is still a work in progress as he continues to regain his fitness. Celtic is now two weeks away from a crucial Champions League play-off against LASK, for which they have postponed their upcoming Premiership fixture to allow for extra preparation.

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•Carter-Vickers returns after nearly nine months out.
•Celtic defeats Dundee 1-0 in the season opener.
•Team postpones league match to prepare for Champions League play-off.
•Celtic faces LASK in two weeks for critical match.

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6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Carter-Vickers 'a work in progress' after long lay-off

What they're saying

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Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers admits he is still "a work in progress" after returning to action following almost nine months out with an Achilles injury. The USA international made his comeback in Monday's season-opening 1-0 victory against Dundee and while delighted to be back on the pitch, he says there's improvements to come from himself and the team. Martin O'Neill's side are two weeks away from their crucial Champions League play-off against Austrians LASK and have opted to postpone their Premiership game at St Johnstone that was due to be played between the two legs.
— Yahoo Sports

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