Celtic defender’s injury update: suspected fracture.

According to The Sun, Alistair Johnston suffered a’suspected fracture’ during Celtic’s 2-1 win over Hibs.
The suspected fracture is to his cheekbone, sustained when the defender was on the receiving end of a late and reckless challenge that earned Celtic a penalty–but at a cost.

Johnstone required four minutes of treatment in the penalty box before being stretchered off; Adam Idah converted the penalty, and Tony Ralston came off the bench to replace the Canadian.
Slow-motion replays of the incident showed Johnston appearing to be knocked out and landing awkwardly on the turf.

Celtic star Alistair Johnston has 'suspected fracture' in head knock and won't play in Scottish Cup says Brendan Rodgershttps://t.co/Yilsm2qdKy pic.twitter.com/AuFjDuNFZ4

— Scottish Sun Sport (@scotsunsport) February 9, 2024

Ralston should start at right-back against St Mirren on Sunday and could be given a longer run in the team if a fractured cheekbone is diagnosed.

It will most likely take some time for the swelling and bruising to subside before a full verdict and recovery timeline can be determined, but Johnston appears unlikely to play again this month at the very least.

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