Celtic are closely monitoring the condition of defender Alistair Johnston after he experienced discomfort in his upper hamstring during their recent clash against Hibernian. Manager Martin O’Neill revealed that Johnston felt the issue after coming on as a substitute, leaving the club uncertain whether it is a recurring injury or simply cramp.
In a hard-fought encounter at Easter Road, Celtic secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Hibernian despite facing challenging weather conditions and defensive struggles, particularly from Kasper Høgh. Nevertheless, O’Neill expressed confidence in the striker, acknowledging his lack of confidence and emphasizing the need for a breakthrough goal to boost his performance.
A Resilient Performance Amid Adversity
Camilo Durán emerged as the match-winner for Celtic, delivering a decisive finish that ultimately secured the comeback win. While former player Chris Sutton praised Durán’s clinical strike, he observed that the young forward appears المزيد comfortable playing centrally rather than on the right wing, where he has been deployed recently.
Martin O’Neill described the victory as Celtic’s best of the season, highlighting the team’s response to falling behind and their steadfast defense in difficult conditions. The manager pointed out that the resilience shown, particularly in the face of the strong wind at Easter Road, was a defining factor in their success.
Following the match, goalkeeper Sam Johnstone also lauded the team’s performance, calling the 2-1 win “massive” and commending the squad’s determination and defensive resolve under adverse weather.
Looking ahead to the يناير transfer window, Celtic are reportedly renewing their interest in Balázs Tóth and Ryoya Morishita. Blackburn Rovers, Tóth’s current club, may consider selling the player due to contract uncertainties, which could influence their willingness to negotiate with Celtic.