‘No’ – Chris Sutton Rallies Against Major Celtic Starting XI Decision

Chris Sutton, a former Celtic player and current pundit, has offered his thoughts on the much discussed possible comebacks of Reo Hatate and Liel Abada as the Glasgow derby draws near.

Known for expressing his thoughts honestly, Sutton was unambiguous in his response to a fan account’s question on Hatate or Abada’s starting position after extended injury absences. His brief response on X, “no,” expresses his opinion that it could be too soon to throw the players back into such a physically demanding game.

Sutton has expressed the views of many Celtic supporters, who believe that controlling player fitness and match readiness is crucial, especially in a game as demanding and emotionally charged as the derby against Rangers. Sutton will be a member of the Sky Sports broadcast team at Celtic Park on Saturday.
Reo Hatate: Livingston versus Celtic in the Scottish Premiership on September 23, 2023, at Almondvale Stadium in Livingston, Scotland; Reo Hatate of Celtic celebrates after making it 1-0 for Celtic in the 14th minute with a penalty kick.

The latest news that star defender Cameron Carter-Vickers would miss the derby due to injury has further complicated the team’s predicament. Carter-Vickers is “the best defender in the league by a stretch,” and Sutton called his absence “an enormous blow for Celtic.” His remarks highlight the defensive gap that Stephen Welsh will have to cover.

With the game scheduled to begin at 12:30 pm on Saturday, the controversy surrounding Hatate and Abada’s involvement intensifies the already tense scenario.

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