Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers has made his long-awaited injury comeback in a friendly against Shelbourne.

What happened to Carter-Vickers?

Carter-Vickers was forced to watch most of last season from the sidelines after tearing his Achilles in October. He has now completed a gruelling nine-month recovery programme and is desperate to make up for lost time. The 28-year-old came through a first-half run-out unscathed as the Hoops kicked off pre-season with a draw in Dublin.

How does this affect Celtic's transfer plans?

Carter-Vickers' return to fitness is a huge boost for Celtic, who are currently 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the Premiership. With 67 points from 33 games, recent form WWWWW, and a 5-game winning run, the Hoops are looking strong. Their last result was a 3-1 win over Dunfermline on 2026-05-23. Carter-Vickers is now focused on building up his football fitness and helping the team in their title push.

What's next for Carter-Vickers and Celtic?

Carter-Vickers is eager to put his injury hell behind him and make a significant contribution to Celtic's campaign. He has already started training and is confident of being fine injury-wise. With the new season underway, Carter-Vickers is looking to make up for lost time and help Celtic achieve their goals. The Hoops have a busy schedule ahead, and Carter-Vickers' return to fitness is a welcome boost for manager Martin O'Neill.