Larsson passed fit for Old Firm clash

Celtic striker Henrik Larsson was today passed fit to face Old Firm rivals Rangers at Ibrox on Saturday.

Celtic striker Henrik Larsson was today passed fit to face Old Firm rivals Rangers at Ibrox on Saturday.

The Swedish international missed last night's 1-0 win against Hibernian after picking up a virus from his son.

Larrson trained with the squad this morning and was given the all-clear by the club's medical staff.

Manager Martin O'Neill received a further boost with the news that Bobo Balde, Joos Valgaeren, Momo Sylla, Alan Thompson and Ulrik Laursen can return to training following respective knocks.

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O'Neill's only concern ahead of the Glasgow derby hangs over Larsson's strike partner Chris Sutton.

The Englishman is still being troubled by a hip injury picked up in training on Tuesday. He missed last night's game at Easter Road.

Although the injury is not considered to be too serious a decision on his availability will be made tomorrow morning.