Mikey Johnston

Lennon, meanwhile, has received winger Mikey Johnston could require surgery.

He hasn’t travelled to France for the pre-season matches and is scheduled to see a specialist to assess his latest injury.

Lennon added: “He’s got an injury and he’s back home. Mikey has been having problems with his calves and he needs to see a specialist.

“He’s not had much luck. It’s been a bit stop-start but with his age and going through the maturation process he’s picking up injuries. It’s frustrating for him and frustrating for us.

“Bayo has an injury too and he is getting treatment.

 

Gutting for him, no luck at all for the lad but hopefully they sort the issue. Going to need another left winger now.

 

Fucksake we need a left winger to compete with Mo and another on the right with Forrest..

 

Could be a huge asset if he can get rid of these recurring injuries.

And a GK, CB and utility defender. Hammond is going to be busy in the next couple of weeks.

 

Ffs

 

So injury prone.

We could be doing with a winger who can play on the left and right.

 

Forrest used to get injured all the time too

 

Celtic winger Mikey Johnston will see a specialist as the rising Hoops star looks to get to the bottom of his ongoing injury exasperation.

The Scotland youth international hasn't kicked a ball for the Premiership champions since limping off during the 3-0 win over St Johnstone in January.


Johnston earned rave reviews last season for his dazzling displays but was left disconsolate after hobbling off during a rain-soaked night in Perth.

The winger is currently dealing with fresh injury woe that's poised to leave him on the sidelines ahead of the new Premiership campaign.


And Celtic boss Neil Lennon admits that's a source of frustration for himself and the 21-year-old.

He said: “Mikey’s got an injury and he’s back home. He has been having problems with his calves and he needs to see a specialist.


He’s not had much luck. It’s been a bit stop start but with his age and going through the maturation process he’s picking up injuries. It’s frustrating for him and frustrating for us.


Lennon's injury update comes only days after former Hoops first team coach Damien Duff's extolled the virtues of a player but he also provided one significant caveat.





Speaking to Open Goal, the Chelsea legend said: "Mikey (Johnston). If he stays fit - my * what a winger you have got there."

And Duff's latest rave review comes after he previously described the wide man as "world class" in 2019.

Celtic will be desperate for one of their key men to make a return.

 

Thats a major setback, could so do with his pace on the left side. Ah well, opens door for Boli.

 

Not sure I agree. We've got Mo,Forrest ,Frimpong ,Taylor ,Boli. Also young Dembele should be able to put in a shif against most SPFL teams.
I think our priority is GK and CB. If we get those two sorted I'll be happy

 

Three if we are counting dembele, but as much as I think he is ready for this season, he isn't ready to be playing an integral part at all.

Of the ones mentioned we have two left wingers in Ely and Johnston.
One right winger in Forrest.

Definitely would agree we need one, maybe a second if we consider Johnston an injury concern for the foreseeable.


Getting annoying watching some fans claim we have cover because X player can play there if needed.
We need 25 players (give or take) for a season.
Going by folk having elhamed as a CB, Forrest and Ely as attack mids, boli, Taylor and frimpong as wingers, we will end up going in to a season with around 18 * players and a bunch of youth.

Waiting for the "I saw Édouard with a pair of gloves on, he's cover for keeper" suggestions.

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Sorry Shelby, snuck an edit in while you was replying.

Totally agree that we shouldn't be using dembele as an integral part.
Ideally we want two players for each position. Two for each that aren't the youth who haven't got game time yet.

So yeah agree with you, two wingers if we consider the issues Mikey has (which I hope he gets over and becomes a key part of the squad which I think he can).

Reckon a fit Mikey and Ely is perfect for the left.
We just need the equivalent to help Forrest (not dembele.).

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Agreed.

And more than ever this season. December is always busy in the fixture list, but with last seasons Scottish Cup semi and final taking place this season, it's going to be even more congested than usual.

We need a big squad with plenty of cover in every position.

 

To me it's now all about carefull spending. There might only be two wingers, but thete are IMO alternative options.
What options do we have for Fraser Forster?

Whilst you could argue that Bitton is a decent option as a CB, I still think we need an accomplished CB.
If we get a GK and a CB and there's money left then by all means look at wingers. But IMO it's not a priority

 

Just to emphasise my point a Bitton deflection has just flown by Bain.
I rest my case