Brendan Rodgers has revealed Nat Phillips was never set to feature for Celtic against Rangers.
The centre-back - signed from Liverpool on loan - is not included in the matchday squad for the powderkeg fixture at Ibrox.
While Phillips was not deemed ready for the trip to Ibrox, Rodgers is hopeful he will be fit to make his debut for Celtic after the international break. On his move to Celtic, Phillips commented: “I’m really excited. When I heard about the interest it was one that got me excited. Rodgers added: “We’re delighted to bring Nat to Celtic and we’re looking forward to working with him in the months ahead.
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