Celtic and Martin O'Neill have been handed an injury boost, as striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been pictured in full training ahead of this weekend's game against Hearts.
The Nigerian international has been out of action since the Premier Sports Cup final against St Mirren, when he was forced off at Hampden in the first half.
However, the 29-year-old forward looks set for an imminent return to action, following his inclusion in a photo update on Celtic's social media account.
📍 LXT#HEACEL | #CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/d75n7gWtGJ
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) January 23, 2026
Signed as a late replacement for Adam Idah, who joined Swansea City on Deadline Day, Iheanacho's impact at the club was immediate, scoring a late winner against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park by means of a spot-kick.
In 10 total appearances under the management of Brendan Rodgers and Wilfried Nancy, Iheanacho has scored three times, with the former Leicester City man contributing an additional assist in the process.
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Elsewhere, New signing Tomas Cvancara has emphatically declared that he is 'ready' to make his Celtic debut this weekend against Hearts at Tynecastle.
The Czech Republic striker, who has joined on loan until the end of the 2025/26 season, made his feelings known to club media, with the 25-year-old keen to make an immediate impression for his new club.
When quizzed by Celtic TV on whether or not he was ready to feature straight from the off, the ex-Sparta Prague and Jablonec striker responded, "I am ready.
"Of course, there is pressure (joining mid-season), but for me it is no problem. I know why I joined the club and what the target is for this club. I also know what the target is for me, and I will do everything so that we achieve it together."
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