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Celtic Face Triple Hamstring Setback With Johnston and Osmand Set for Surgery

O'Neill's interim tenure remains unresolved, heightening pressure on Celtic's stretched squad.

Overview

  • Martin O'Neill confirmed Alistair Johnston and Callum Osmand will undergo hamstring operations on Tuesday and will be out for a long time.
  • Marcelo Saracchi sustained a hamstring injury in the win over Kilmarnock, with O'Neill indicating the left-back faces another spell out.
  • Scans showed a tear in Johnston's hamstring following his recurrence during his recent comeback against Sturm Graz.
  • Jahmai Simpson-Pusey started at right-back as Celtic shuffled their lineup to cover absences during a congested domestic and European run.
  • O'Neill expects to learn the board's long-term managerial decision by Sunday, and separate reports say Celtic have enquired about Morocco U20 captain Houssam Essadak.