Stephen Welsh cut a dejected figure as he hobbled off the park during tonight's 2-1 pre-season win for Celtic against Cork City.
The defender went off under the watchful eye of the club's physios, as he appeared to hold his shoulder.
Minutes after Cork's second-half equaliser - where he didn't cover himself in glory - he was forced off the pitch.
It seemed to be a recurrence of a shoulder problem that had previously resulted in spells on the sidelines.
Welsh experienced a dislocation against Rangers in December 2023, with the issue flaring up again versus St Mirren in May 2024.
Understandably looking devastated while walking off the field, his arm was supported by his jersey.
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Welsh is at a big crossroads in his Celtic career after returning from a loan at KV Mechelen last season.
Youngster Dane Murray appears to be ahead of him in the pecking order for a centre-back slot alongside either Liam Scales, Auston Trusty, or when fit again, Cameron Carter-Vickers.
