Celtic's Johnston out 'for about 12 weeks'

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Celtic right-back Alistair JohnstonImage source, SNS

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Alistair Johnston left the field on a stretcher as Celtic were held at home

Alistair Johnston will be out for "about 12 weeks", says Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers after the right-back sustained a hamstring injury in the 0-0 draw with Kairat.

The Canada international, 26, was withdrawn after 35 of the Champions League play-off first leg.

Johnston has made 115 appearances since joining Celtic from CF Montreal in early 2023.

Brendan Rodgers' side face Kairat again in Kazakhstan on Tuesday (17:45 BST) after hosting Livingston in Saturday's Scottish Premiership match (15:00).

"Not great, he'll probably be about 12 weeks," said Rodgers.

"For Ali, we just want to make sure that we're in a really good position in all competitions when he gets back."

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