Brendan Rodgers hit with potential double injury blow for Celtic's clash vs Dundee
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(Credit: Getty Images) Sun 12 October 2025 18:00, UK Celtic’s attacking problems could be in further disarray when they travel to Dundee after the international break.Brendan Rodgers’ future at Celtic is uncertain as the manager’s contract expires at the end of the season and he was left frustrated the club’s transfer business during the summer.Celtic‘s 3-2 victory over Motherwell kept the Hoops within two points of leaders Hearts, who they face at Tynecastle later this month. Supporters are protesting against the Celtic board, over a lack of ambition at the top, and their struggles in performances on the pitch may continue against Dundee after concerning news emerged.Photo Credit: Getty ImagesBrendan Rodgers hit with double injury concernsCeltic’s attack has been criticised this season, and the Hoops decided to sell Adam Idah on deadline day and sign free agent Kelechi Iheanacho after the deadline, a move seen as desperation by many.Daizen Maeda admitted he wanted to leave Celtic and has not started the season well despite his winner against Motherwell.As per the Daily Record [12 October], Maeda has withdrawn from the Japan squad with a leg injury and is returning to Scotland to be assessed ahead of Celtic’s next match at Dundee.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Fellow winger Sebastian Tounekti is also carrying a thigh injury on international duty with Tunisia, missing their win over Sao Tome and Principe.Tounekti is expected to be available for Tunisia’s next match, but the news nonetheless with concern Rodgers.Injury worries could hand chance to Michel-Ange BalikwishaMaeda and Tounekti both started the victory against Motherwell, so if both are missing Rodgers will have to change two of his front three. That could provide an opportunity for summer arrival Michel-Ange Balikwisha to start, and a chance to stake his claim for a place in the starting XI.
Minutes Played151Goals0Assists1Shots0Chances Created2Michel-Ange Balikwisha’ stats in the Scottish Premiership for Celtic, 2025-26 season.The 24-year-old made his debut against Rangers in the Glasgow derby, one of the toughest places he could have started his career for the club. With Iheanacho now a vocal point up-front in attack, that might help Balikwisha improve his attacking statistics.