Maik Nawrocki continues his comeback from latest injury

The Celtic defender, currently on loan at the Bundesliga.2 club, has been sidelined with a muscle injury and has not yet featured in a competitive match for the German side.

Last week, Nawrocki participated in a friendly match as part of his gradual return to full fitness. The 24-year-old featured for 45 minutes in Hannover’s 3-1 victory over Hamburger SV.

Nawrocki began the match in the starting lineup but was substituted at half-time, with Maurice Neubauer taking his place for the second half.

Now, Nawrocki has been tipped to thrive in Germany, with the possibility of a permanent move to Hannover also on the horizon after falling out of favour at Celtic under Brendan Rodgers.

Udinese manager Kosta Runjaic, who previously coached Nawrocki at Legia Warsaw, believes the Polish centre-back has what it takes to succeed.

“Perhaps his move to Celtic came a bit too early for him,” he said. “But I trust him to make a big impression in the second division of German football. He is a very good guy, calm on the ball and he is very technically adept, he has a good passing game and is powerful in the air.”

“I would assume he has matured a lot at Celtic in Scottish football. He can play in a back four or a back three. He has potential and I would expect Hannover to exercise their purchase option in a year.”

In other news, Celtic have revealed the ticket prices for their forthcoming home fixtures in this season’s Europa League.

Adult season tickets for the four home matches are being offered at £140, averaging £35 per game. Concession tickets cost £112 in total [£28 per game], and tickets for U13’s are priced at £100 [£25 per match].

Conor Spence

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