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AJ’s injury is better than we feared. Now Celtic needs to be patient and careful.

There are moments in football when a Celtic supporter does not need a dramatic injury announcement to start…

By Paulina Jaczek · TheCelticBlog

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 4:28 PM

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Alistair Johnston is reportedly facing around one month out after suffering a hamstring setback against Hibernian.
The writer argues Celtic must be patient with Johnston's recovery and avoid rushing him back into action.
Johnston lasted just 21 minutes at Easter Road before being forced off the pitch.

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Celtic defender Alistair Johnston is reportedly facing approximately one month on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring issue against Hibernian. Johnston lasted only 21 minutes as a substitute at Easter Road before being forced off, though subsequent reports indicate the setback is less severe than initially feared.

The Celtic Blog writer Paulina Jaczek argues that Celtic must exercise patience rather than rush Johnston's return. Jaczek highlights academy graduate Colby Donovan, who recently signed a contract running until 2031, as an emerging option to handle right-back duties under manager Martin O'Neill.

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