Celtic's Johnston out until October with injury

Celtic full-back Alistair Johnston faces another spell on the sidelines after a scan revealed a fresh injury.

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What happened. Celtic full-back Alistair Johnston will be out until October after a scan revealed a new injury, manager Martin O'Neill confirmed.

• Johnston went off at half time in the second game against Kilmarnock.
• He missed most of last season with a hamstring injury.
• O'Neill says Celtic will 'have a little look' at defenders.

“There was definitely something there, and I think the prognosis is really that it will be some time in October for him.”

— Martin O'Neill

Celtic have until the transfer deadline on 3 September to strengthen their defensive options.

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