Celtic Star Needs Stitches After Brutal KnockCeltic boss Brendan Rodgers has provided updates on four of his injured players following their recent clash, with one star requiring stitches after a particularly nasty incident.
Rodgers confirmed that defender Alistair Johnston received a severe blow to the head that needed immediate medical attention. “He got a really sore one, had to get five stitches in the eye area,” Rodgers stated. “He showed great courage staying on as long as he did, but we had to take him off.”
Johnston’s condition will continue to be monitored closely, with the coaching staff hoping he’ll recover in time for the upcoming fixtures. Meanwhile, Rodgers also addressed the status of Daizen Maeda, Stephen Welsh, and Reo Hatate.Maeda, who limped off during the same match, is believed to have suffered a muscle strain. While not considered long-term, his availability remains uncertain for the next outing. Welsh and Hatate are both edging closer to returns but are not quite ready for full match action.“Stephen is working hard and progressing well, and Reo is back in light training,” Rodgers noted. “We’ll assess them both week by week.”The injury news comes at a crucial time for Celtic, who are pushing for a strong finish to the season. With squad depth being tested, Rodgers will be relying on fit players to step up.
Despite the setbacks, the Celtic manager remains optimistic. “It’s always tough losing key players, but we trust in the group. The character shown recently gives us confidence moving forwarded.
