Major Alistair Johnston Celtic injury update as Martin O'Neill reveals how long star will be sidelined

Johnston suffered a fresh hamstring injury in his comeback against Hibs but it's less serious than his previous one; he won't return before the international break.

Alistair Johnston came off the bench in Celtic's 2-1 win over Hibernian on Sunday but lasted only 20 minutes before sustaining another hamstring injury. Manager Martin O'Neill confirmed it is a different injury from the one that sidelined him since August and is expected to be shorter-term. Neither Johnston nor the club's medical team anticipate a lengthy absence, though O'Neill ruled out the Canadian international's involvement before next month's international break. Johnston will miss upcoming fixtures against Dundee United, Falkirk, and Kilmarnock before the Premiership pauses for international fixtures.