After disclosing that right-back Alistair Johnston broke his head during the Celtics’ midweek victory over Hibernian at Easter Road, Celtics manager Brendan Rodgers expressed concern about Johnston’s potential long-term absence.

Nectarios Triantis gave Johnston a heavy blow to the side of his head, resulting in the first of Celtic’s two penalties of the game. The Canadian needed extensive medical attention before Adam Idah scored from the spot.

Although Rodgers is hopeful that a scan will reveal a positive prognosis, he is bracing himself for the worse given how his injury-plagued team has performed this season.

Rodgers stated, “He won’t be available for the weekend.”

“We believe he may have a minor head fracture on the side. We are merely waiting to find out; we have no idea [how long he will be gone].

“Hopefully, today [Friday] will bring the scan results.” Simply said, there seem to be a lot of ongoing problems this season, particularly with many of our starting players.

“We’ll observe. Fingers crossed that everything works out and he won’t be absent for too long.

In the event that Johnston is sidelined for an extended amount of time, Rodgers can rest easy knowing that Anthony Ralston can step in and that Greg Taylor, on the other side of the Celtic defence, is almost ready to return.

According to Rodgers, Tony could start every game on his own.

It is crucial that you possess that calibre of player. I see how he gets ready, and you saw his tackle that gave rise to the penalty the other night at the end of the game.

“I am aware that there is someone I can rely on.”

“[Greg Taylor] is rather near. He might not make it for the weekend, but if not, he should be free the next one.

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