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Celtic’s Three-Game Slide Deepens With Yang Hamstring Issue

Yang Hyun-jun injury adds to Celtic’s problems after three defeats in seven days, with no timeline confirmed after his Asian Games absence.

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 9:00 AM
Celtic’s Three-Game Slide Deepens With Yang Hamstring Issue
Key Things to Know
  • Yang Hyun-jun sustained a minor hamstring strain while playing for South Korea at the Asian Games.
  • The injury forced the Celtic winger to miss South Korea's quarter-final match against Vietnam.
  • Celtic have not issued an official medical update or set a definitive recovery timeline.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun has confirmed he is dealing with a minor hamstring strain suffered while on international duty with South Korea. The 24-year-old was forced to miss South Korea's Asian Games quarter-final clash against Vietnam after participating in the group stage matches.

The disclosure came directly from the player rather than an official Celtic medical bulletin, with no specific recovery timeline provided. Yang is aiming to return for the tournament's semi-finals and final, while Celtic deal with squad concerns following three consecutive defeats under manager Martin O'Neill.

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