Celtic full-back Johnston out until October
Celtic have been dealt an injury blow with full-back Alistair Johnston set to be sidelined until October. The right-back has been a regular for the Scottish champions, and his absence creates a defensive selection headache for the manager heading into the early part of the season, including any European qualifiers. The length of the layoff suggests a significant muscular or soft-tissue issue rather than a minor knock.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukLosing a first-choice full-back for the opening stretch of the season is exactly the kind of setback that tests squad depth, and Celtic will now have to find a stop-gap on the right side of their defence. With October still weeks away, the timeline matters: it likely covers the earliest rounds of any continental qualifiers and the opening run of league fixtures, meaning whoever deputises gets a prolonged audition.
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