Celtic Face Anxious Wait on Mika Baur Injury — We Can’t Afford to Lose Another Key Midfielder
Aodhán Ó Conchobhair 
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Celtic might have taken all three points against Kilmarnock, but the victory came with a worrying late setback as Mika Baur was forced off with an ankle injury.
The German midfielder has quickly become an important part of Martin O’Neill’s side, and seeing him limp off in the closing stages was the last thing we wanted to see going into the international break.
O’Neill has confirmed that Baur is in pain and will undergo a scan, with the initial assessment suggesting it could be a heavy ankle sprain. The manager is hopeful that he won’t be missing for too long, but admitted that it is too early to know the full extent of the damage.
That uncertainty is frustrating because Baur has been one of the positives of Celtic’s season so far. His energy, work rate and ability to read the game have given us something different in the middle of the park.
He might not be the biggest player physically, as O’Neill himself pointed out, but he certainly doesn’t play like someone who is afraid of a challenge. He gets around the pitch, competes for everything and has brought an intensity that Celtic have sometimes lacked.
We have already seen how much difference the right balance in midfield can make. Losing Baur, even for a few weeks, would be a significant blow, particularly with the demands of domestic and European football still to come.
There is at least a small opportunity here for the international break to work in Celtic’s favour. Hopefully, the scan brings positive news and gives Baur time to recover without missing too much football.
But we need to be realistic. Until the results come back, nobody knows whether this is a short-term problem or something more serious.
Celtic have finally put together back-to-back wins against Beşiktaş and Kilmarnock. The last thing we need now is to lose one of our most influential midfielders just as we are beginning to build some momentum.
Fingers crossed for Mika. We need him back as soon as possible.
Key Takeaways
- Celtic secured a win against Kilmarnock, but Mika Baur sustained an ankle injury late in the match.
- Manager Martin O’Neill confirmed Baur is in pain and will undergo a scan for a possible heavy ankle sprain.
- Baur’s impact has been positive for Celtic, bringing energy and intensity to the midfield.
- The international break might aid Baur’s recovery, but uncertainty remains until scan results are released.
- Losing Baur would be a significant blow as Celtic seek to maintain momentum after back-to-back wins.
