Celtic FC supporters would be left stunned by a dramatic development if centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers were ever handed a four-year suspension following a failed anti-doping test.
Under this fictional scenario, Carter-Vickers would be notified that a prohibited substance had allegedly been detected in a sample collected during testing. A four-year suspension would represent an enormous sporting penalty, potentially keeping the defender away from competitive football for a significant period.
Celtic would also be expected to issue a formal statement explaining the situation and outlining whether the player intended to challenge the decision through the appropriate appeal process.
For supporters, the news would be particularly difficult given Carter-Vickers’ importance to the defensive unit. His absence would leave Celtic needing to rely more heavily on their other centre-backs while potentially considering reinforcements.