Celtic’s injury crisis deepens as Alistair Johnston faces long recovery
Celtic have suffered another setback amid the international break. Right-back Alistair Johnston has aggravated his injury while on international duty with Canada, further complicating his fitness this season.
The 27-year-old defender had already been struggling with physical problems, and this latest setback occurred during a training session, creating further difficulties for Celtic in the final stretch of the season.
His recovery will likely extend into next season
His campaign has been far from consistent, with just five appearances, his last being on October 23rd in European competition. Since then, injuries have plagued him, preventing him from finding any consistency.
This latest setback practically rules out his return for the remainder of the season, forcing the coaching staff to reconsider their options at right-back. It also reinforces the feeling of a season marked by injuries and a lack of stability within the squad.
Celtic hopes that Johnston can focus on a full recovery, with an eye toward next season. The priority now will be for him to return to 100% physical fitness, as his profile remains important within the project, provided he manages to overcome the problems that have affected his performance this year.
