Celtic have been in the midst of the international break lately, where Brendan Rodgers will have a well-deserved rest before the start of the season.
Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate and Cameron Carter-Vickers are some of the names that have stayed in Lennoxtown this time around; However, some Bboys have also made an impact in their respective countries.
Daizen Maeda in action for Japan against North Korea earlier this week, playing the full 90 minutes as Samurai Blue recorded a 1-0 win to earn nine points from three matches in their World Cup second-round qualifying group.
Anthony Ralston also enjoyed some minutes for Scotland in what turned out to be a disappointing 4-0 friendly defeat to the Netherlands in Amsterdam.
Canadian right-back Alistair Johnston is to be congratulated after Celtic helped his country qualify for the 2024 edition of the Copa America.
Johnston played the entire match, while interim coach Mauro Biello helped Red win 2-0 over Trinidad and Tobago in the final round of the CONCACAF Nations League thanks to goals from Cyle Larin and Jacob Shaffelburg.
This summer, the 25-year-old will open the tournament against powerhouses Argentina and Lionel Messi. Peru and Chile are the rivals in Group A for a place in the round of 16 of the competition.
Canada has qualified for the Copa America for the first time in its history and, in fact, it will be an opportunity that Johnston and his teammates will enjoy.
On Instagram, the former CF Montréal player let us know what his plans are for the summer, writing a message that reads: “Summer plans are reserved. . . Copa America” (followed via an upcoming emoji).
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Although he probably won’t have a vacation until later this year, Johnston will enjoy competing with some of the world’s elites in the United States.
There has been controversy surrounding the fact that the Copa America will be held in the United States, given that the United States is not a member of the CONMEBOL federation.
However, we will be represented by Johnston and Carter-Vickers, which will pique the interest of Celtic support.