Brendan Rodgers was left "incensed" after Reo Hatate was forced off injured against Aberdeen.
The midfielder had to be withdrawn after a challenge from Pape Habib Gueye at Pittodrie.
Hatate was later spotted with an ice pack on his leg as he watched the remainder of the Scottish Premiership tie.
🗣️ “It was a poor challenge from Gueye, he obviously lost his head a wee bit” Brendan Rodgers on Reo Hatate’s injury just before the full-time whistle was blown ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/pCWgqON4Yh
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Rodgers, though, was left furious as he questioned the referee over the challenge from his dugout.
Chris Sutton said on Sky Sports: "He's incensed, Brendan Rodgers.
"He's saying it's 50/50, but Gueye goes in with the full force, Hatate's pulling out. Brendan Rodgers isn't letting it go."
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The injury casts a doubt over Hatate's fitness to feature for Celtic in the final league match against St Mirren or in the Scottish Cup final, against Aberdeen, the following week.
In his post-match interview, Rodgers said: "It was a poor challenge to be fair by the guy. He had obviously lost his head a wee bit at the end.
"We will have to see how he is. It was a disappointing challenge."
