Celtic Midfielder Reo Hatate Ruled Out Scottish Cup Final Due Knee Injury

Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate will miss the final two games of the season, including the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen, due to a knee injury sustained in a challenge by Aberdeen's Pape Habib Gueye during their 5-1 win at Pittodrie. Hatate, who has been a key player this season with 55 appearances and 11 goals, is expected to recover in time for pre-season training. Manager Brendan Rodgers described the challenge as needless and expressed disappointment over the injury, highlighting Hatate's excellent availability throughout the season. Rodgers also confirmed that Cameron Carter-Vickers will return from injury for the team's final league game against St Mirren. Celtic will have to manage without Hatate as they prepare for the upcoming cup final, but remain confident in the squad's structure and readiness. The injury provides a setback for both the player and the team ahead of crucial fixtures.