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title: "Celtic: Greg Taylor ‘should be fine’ after missing Hearts game"
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author: "Chloe Chadwick"
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published: "2023-03-09T12:10:36Z"
modified: "2023-03-09T12:10:36Z"
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# Celtic: Greg Taylor ‘should be fine’ after missing Hearts game

**[Celtic](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/) defender Greg Taylor ‘should be fine’ after missing the [Scottish Premiership](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/scottish-premiership-news/) game vs Hearts, according to Ange Postecoglou.**

### The Lowdown: Injury concerns

The Hoops secured a 3-1 victory over their opponents on Wednesday night but were without the services of the 25-year-old, who was noticeably [missing](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/greg-taylor/leistungsdaten/spieler/362562) from the matchday squad.

The Bhoys boss [confirmed](https://www.celticway.co.uk/news/23373218.reason-greg-taylors-celtic-v-hearts-absence-explained/) in the build-up to kick-off that the left-back wasn’t risked due to feeling soreness in training, but a positive update on his fitness has now emerged.

### The Latest: Taylor fitness update

Speaking after the Hearts win in his post-match interview, Postecoglou revealed that Taylor is set to make a swift return to action.

As quoted by [The Celtic Way](https://www.celticway.co.uk/news/23373352.ange-postecoglous-daizen-maeda-celtic-injury-update/), he said:

“Greg should be fine. No problem, he probably could’ve played tonight at a stretch but we just thought we’d be a bit cautious there.”

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### The Verdict: Boost for Postecoglou

Taylor is an integral member of Celtic’s squad, having made [32](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/greg-taylor/leistungsdaten/spieler/362562) appearances across all competitions this season, so it’ll be a big boost for the boss to have him available for selection again.

The Greenock-born talent currently averages 1.7 aerial wins and 1.3 tackles per league game, via [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/376888/Show/Greg-Taylor), but is also equally as strong in the offensive aspect of his play.

The Glasgow ace has netted [three](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/greg-taylor/leistungsdaten/spieler/362562) goals and provided two assists in 2022/23 whilst ranking in the [97th](https://fbref.com/en/players/30d75bfb/Greg-Taylor) percentile for progressive passes by full-backs.

Taylor has [four](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/376888/Show/Greg-Taylor) man-of-the-match awards to his name this term, highlighting the individual impact he makes, and Celtic will be glad to hopefully have him back for the next fixture.

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