Alistair Johnston out for 12 weeks, Trusty and Idah to miss Livingston game

And the Celtic manager confirmed that his initial plan is to look at internal replacements within the current squad before looking at any last minute transfer deals before the summer transfer window closes.

He name-checked both Anthony Ralston and Colby Donovan, a young player Rodgers rates very highly indeed, as possibles to take the starting spot in the team while the Canadian international goes through his rehab.

Anthony Ralston, the current first pick Scotland right-back, will now start against Livingston and presumably against Kairat on Tuesday night, although Rodgers may be thinking about a surprise change of formation to go 3-5-2 in the Champions League playoff. That would solve his full-back issue and also his lack of wingers issue.

That though is complicated by other injuries from the other night with both Auston Trusty and Adam Idah set to miss the visit of Livingston tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully both with be fine for Tuesday night.

Here’s Brendan giving an update on Alistair Johnston’s injury and the timescale for his return to action, which is looking like late November at the earliest.