Neil Lennon has provided a positive update on Jeremie Frimpong after the Celtic star was stretchered off against Kilmarnock.
It appeared to be the perfect away trip for the champions as they claimed a 3-1 win at Rugby Park thanks to goals from Odsonne Edouard, Leigh Griffiths and Christopher Jullien.
But there was a late blow as the right-back was forced from the field of play towards the end of the second half after he was involved in a strong challenge with Alan Power.
There was long stoppage as he received treatment but the injury is not as bad as first feared.
After an initial assessment Celtic boss Lennon revealed he has not suffered a fracture and is hopeful he will back in action at the weekend.
He told Sky Sports: "We just assessed him there, hopefully it's just a bit of bruising.
"I don't think there is a fracture there at the minute.
"We'll see how it reacts tomorrow.
"It's a heavy challenge and he was caught on the follow through.
"So we will have to assess him over the next couple of days and hopefully he'll be OK for the weekend."
