Scott Allan Urges Celtic to Protect Iheanacho’s Fitness in Title Push

Former Celtic midfielder Scott Allan has called on the club to prioritise Kelechi Iheanacho’s fitness as they chase the Scottish Premiership crown. Iheanacho stamped his return from injury with an 82nd-minute winner against Dundee at Dens Park on April 5, 2026. The goal rescued a 2-1 victory and kept Celtic firmly in the title race. Speaking on the BBC’s Scottish Football Podcast, Allan stressed that when fully fit the 29-year-old striker remains Celtic’s most natural and instinctive number nine. He urged the club’s medical and coaching staff to do all they can to keep Iheanacho available for the run-in.

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