Alistair Johnston will miss Celtic matches until November due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Celtic defender Alistair Johnston is sidelined with a hamstring injury, expected to return in November. The Canadian international was substituted at halftime during a 5-0 victory against Kilmarnock earlier this season. Celtic management anticipates needing to bolster their defense and is in discussions to potentially sign Niko Sigur from Hajduk Split or Yuki Sugawara from Southampton. Colby Donovan, who performed well against LASK, may continue as a starting right-back until a new signing is secured.
- •Johnston injured during a 5-0 win over Kilmarnock.
- •Expected to return to action in November.
- •Celtic exploring signings to strengthen the right-back position.
- •Colby Donovan could retain the right-back role in the interim.
- •Celtic is in talks for Niko Sigur and Yuki Sugawara.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Alistair Johnston set for November Celtic return after hamstring injury
"Celtic are set to be without Alistair Johnston until November. The Canadian Internationalist was forced off at half time in Celtic’s rampant 5-0 win over Kilmarnock in the second game of the season ...
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