Celtic have confirmed that both Moi Elyounoussi and Kris Ajer WILL be available to play Hibs this weekend.
The news comes amid fears that the pair would not be able to train with the squad following a positive coronavirus test returned by a Norwegian teammate on international duty.
There had been fears that the Hoops duo may face punishment from their home country had they broken any health board rules for travelling after teammate Omar Elabdellaoui returned a positive test.
⚽️ #CelticFC can confirm that following recent speculation both Moi Elyounoussi and Kris Ajer are able to continue training with the squad and taking part in matches. pic.twitter.com/ctxZ7sV52X
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) November 17, 2020
However neither player were close contacts of the Galatasaray star and were deemed able to head back to Scotland.
And the club confirmed as much on social media. They wrote: "#CelticFC can confirm that following recent speculation both Moi Elyounoussi and Kris Ajer are able to continue training with the squad and taking part in matches."
Celts have been rocked by the coronavirus pandemic already this season with Odsonne Edouard, Hatem Elhamed and Nir Bitton testing positive previously.
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