Frosinone boss explains Fares Ghedjemis absence amid Celtic transfer links | OneFootball

Celtic target Fares Ghedjemis missed Frosinone’s latest pre-season outing, although manager Massimiliano Alvini insists his absence was down to a fitness concern rather than his uncertain future.

Fares Ghedjemis of Algeria looks on during an international friendly match between Algeria and Guatemala at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on March 27, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

The Algerian winger has been linked with both Celtic and Rangers this summer, while Ligue 1 outfit Monaco are also reportedly monitoring his situation.

Frosinone are believed to value the 23-year-old at around £17million, potentially complicating the Hoops’ hopes of bringing him to Celtic Park.

Ghedjemis was not involved as the Serie B side suffered a 2-1 friendly defeat against Lazio on Sunday, but Alvini played down any suggestion that his omission was transfer-related.

Speaking via Daily Record, he said: “Ghedjemis couldn’t play. He had a little problem, and we didn’t risk him, that’s all.

“There’s a lot of movement in the transfer market, it’s a whirlwind, but it’s not a problem. The important thing is that the coach knows how to navigate it. The players arrive and I train them: those who have arrived so far have trained well. The important thing is that the staff and I know how to manage the group. The path we want to take is very clear. We’re ready.”

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