SEAD HAKSABANOVIC is missing from the Celtic squad less than 24 hours after he picked up his first player of the month award.

Ange Postecoglou had been talking up the Celtic winger in the build-up to the match, praising his start in the Hoops but predicting he’s going to get better and better.

Haksabanovic was getting into the swing of things in the lead-up to the break and was starting to hit the back of the net. He’ll have been frustrated he couldn’t continue building on these performances but will be increasingly frustrated that he’s missing the first game back.

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Celtic have a busy schedule ahead, and having Haksabanovic available would be handy, especially with three games this week.

It’ll hopefully be a minor issue that’s keeping him out of the squad. Ange Postecoglou should clear up his absence before the match when Sky Sports talk to the manager and put Celtic fans’ minds at ease.