Greg Taylor has reportedly been playing for Celtic despite an injury knock as his Scotland squad absence was put down to "little issues".

Steve Clarke on Tuesday named his national team side for Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Spain and Cyprus - but there was no space for Taylor.

Instead, the Hampden chief explained a Celtic matter meant Taylor was not called up as he shut down any personal problems with the defender.

Clarke later confirmed Taylor would miss the Scotland camp through injury.

Now, the Daily Record reports Taylor has been "playing through the pain barrier" for Celtic in recent weeks.

It's claimed Taylor is "struggling" with a lower leg issue but has continued to feature for Ange Postecoglou with the support of the Celtic medical team.

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Scotland do have Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney and Aaron Hickey as left-back options for the qualifiers despite Taylor missing out.

On Taylor's omission from the latest Scotland squad, Clarke said: “I have had a chat with Greg. It is really a Celtic issue, more than for me to comment on.

"He is carrying a little injury.

“He will probably benefit from a rest rather than coming away with the national team.

"Celtic should elaborate on that a little bit.”

Earlier, in a broadcast press conference Clarke had commented: "I know Greg very very well. We have a good relationship. I have had a chat with him and he is fine.

"There are one or two little issues around that one, which is not for me to say. It is a Celtic matter."

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