AJ’s injury is a shock to us all, but Celtic have to fight through it,

Alistair Johnston suffered a potential injury setback just 21 minutes after coming on as a substitute during Celtic's Scottish Premiership match against Hibernian at Easter Road. Manager Martin O'Neill stated after the match that the defender felt an issue high in his hamstring, though the club was awaiting further medical assessment and scans to determine if it was cramp or another serious issue.

Writing for The Celtic Blog, Paulina Jaczek argues that Celtic must prioritize Johnston's long-term fitness rather than rushing him back prematurely. Jaczek expresses deep concern over the club's ongoing injury problems, emphasizing that while Colby Donovan has deputized well, Johnston's extended absence would be a significant blow to the squad.