John Kennedy discusses Leigh Griffiths Euro chances after equaliser | OneFootball

Celtic drew Aberdeen 1-1 on Wednesday night and after the match, interim manager John Kennedy was forced to explain Kris Ajer’s late scratch.

James Forrest and Albian Ajeti also missed out as Leigh Griffiths bagged a 93rd-minute equaliser to secure a point for the visitors.

“He’s ok. He hurt his shoulder during the game and managed to get through it.

“For a couple of days, he was a little tender so no need to risk him tonight. He’s played loads of games this season as well so it gives us a chance to bring Bitton into the team.

“It’s good for Leigh to get that goal. It was a great ball from Moi and a good header to finish it from Leigh. He has put himself in contention to start games – he’s goal-hungry as always.

“Leigh is training well. Can he make the Euros squad? It comes down to form and how Steve sees it. He has a few strikers to choose from now but he has just has to put himself in contention.

“That goal is what Leigh is all about – getting half a yard in the penalty box and finishing.

“Leigh is fit. He trains every day. He hasn’t had many starts but he’s fit. That will be Steve’s decision and he has added extra strikers like Che Adams.

“So Steve does have a decision to make but all Leigh can do is make himself available. Leigh is up there with Scotland’s best goalscorers.

“He had the issue when we came back for pre-season and his fitness wasn’t what it should have been.

“That took a bit of time for him to get going but I have had no issues with Leigh in terms of how he works.

“We don’t always play with two strikers, so that doesn’t always help him. But Leigh is what he is. He is a great individual for us and when we need a goal, he gets you it.

“We want him fit and well, and in contention to start games, and that is where he is.

“The Euros does help us in terms of personal motivation – but there is always something to play for at Celtic.”

Ajer, Forrest, and Ajeti will all be available for the Old Firm derby clash next Sunday.