Cameron Carter-Vickers says that 30-year-old Celtic player really needs some support now

Cameron Carter-Vickers says that 30-year-old Celtic player really needs some support now

Cameron Carter-Vickers has called on his Celtic teammates to offer Callum McGregor more support after the weekend defeat to Hearts.

Celtic have struggled to keep a grip at the top of the table after defeats against Kilmarnock and Hearts has given Rangers an opportunity to claim top spot in the Scottish Premiership.

The US defender has already openly stated that Celtic need to add more players to the squad in the January window but it was this message to his teammates that will really resonate with the fans.

Cameron Carter-Vickers shares Celtic dressing room feelings after Hearts defeat

The 25-year-old has just suffered his first-ever domestic defeat as part of the Celtic matchday squad. Up until the Hearts game, Carter-Vickers was undefeated in any domestic SPFL fixture he started.

Brendan Rodgers stated at full-time that Callum McGregor was outstanding against Hearts and CCV has admitted that he and the other players need to do more to support him.

Carter-Vickers said [Football Scotland], “There are a few boys in there who feel the way I do. It’s no use having just CalMac.

“He’s our captain and shows responsibility, but he needs help.

“A few of us are willing to take that responsibility, try to lead the team, and that’s something we need to do in the coming weeks.”

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The Celtic captain is certainly feeling the disappointment of Saturday’s defeat. He described it as one of the ‘hardest days‘ of his Hoops career.

McGregor’s effort and determination to do well for Celtic is never in question and the fans will be hoping that Carter-Vickers’ words will be heeded within the dressing room.

Celtic need all their players to pull in the same direction because the Rangers game is coming up quickly and a defeat against their closest rivals is unthinkable for the supporters.