Rodgers on Carter-Vickers return, Hatate injury & 'great reward'
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has been speaking to the media before Saturday's final Premiership match of the season at home to St Mirren, after which the champions will be presented with the trophy.Here are the key points...Defender Cameron Carter-Vickers is available to face the Buddies.However, Rodgers confirmed midfielder Reo Hatate will be absent and also miss the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen on 24 May after an injury he picked up in "a needless challenge" by the Dons' Pape Gueye on Wednesday.Rodgers sees Saturday as "a great reward for the sacrifice so many people have put in, and especially the players" and insists Celtic still have "targets".James Forrest will lead the team out with the trophy - his 26th club honour - after the match and the manager said of the 33-year-old: "It's great for him. I think it's long overdue, all the accolades he's receiving this season."Rodgers expects Celtic supporters to "celebrate safely" on Saturday.
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