Celtic defender Stephen Welsh is set to miss at least two months of action after suffering ligament damage in his ankle during a training ground clash on Friday. [RecordSport] The injury comes just days after the Coatbridge-born player signed a new four-year deal with the Scottish Premiership side.
Welsh, a lifelong Celtic supporter, had been on a high after putting pen to paper on his new contract earlier this week. However, his joy quickly turned to frustration as he now faces a long spell on the sidelines. It is a blow for both the player and the club, which is already facing a defensive crisis with Cameron Carter-Vickers also sidelined with a hamstring issue.
With both Welsh and Carter-Vickers unavailable, Celtic will likely have to lean on both new signings Maik Nawrocki and Gustaf Lagerbielke in the coming weeks. The pair look like a stick on to start against Killie on Sunday.
Celtic fans have expressed their support for Welsh on social media, with many hoping for a speedy recovery. The centre-back has become a useful squad player over the past three years, plugging gaps when injuries occur. He would have certainly played at Rugby Park had he not sustained the injury.
Despite the setback, Celtic will be eager to continue their strong start to the season and hope the new bhoys can continue the progress we’re making under Brendan Rodgers.
