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Nir Bitton close to Celtic comebak after injury setback

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Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Nir Bitton is likely to return to the first team squad after the end of the October international break.

The 26-year-old, who can operate as a defender or as a central defensive midfielder, has been out injured since February after undergoing a surgery on an ankle injury.

The Celtic boss is hopeful that Bitton will return to first team action in a month’s time, and has said that he is working tirelessly to get back to full fitness.

Rodgers told the Scottish Sun: “It will probably be after the next international break (in October) before he’s back.