Celtic head coach, Brendan Rodgers, has confirmed that Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho sustained a hamstring injury during the club’s 2–1 UEFA Europa League win over Austrian side Sturm Graz on Thursday night.
Iheanacho was forced off early in the game after picking up the injury, sparking concerns about his fitness ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Speaking after the match, Rodgers revealed that the 27-year-old could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
“The first two [Iheanacho and Johnston]? It doesn’t look great. It looks like hamstrings. But okay, that’s what happens,” Rodgers told TNT Sports.
Iheanacho, who joined Celtic on a free transfer this summer, has quickly become the club’s first-choice striker, impressing with his performances in both domestic and European competitions.
The extent of the injury will be determined after further medical assessment in the coming days.
