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David Irvine

Rodgers confirms double Celtic injury boost as Johnston return timeline set

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Reo Hatate and Auston Trusty have returned to Celtic training ahead of the Europa League match against Braga.

The Parkhead duo were pictured back on the grass as they step up their return from injury.

Rodgers revealed in his pre-match press conference on Wednesday that the pair would be close to the squad, starting with the match against Braga.

It is unclear whether Hatate and Trusty will be involved tomorrow night, having only recently returned to training, but Rodgers is expecting them to be involved in the near future.

"Auston is back training, which is great.

"Reo is back training, which is good.

"The two guys I mentioned will be close to the squad."


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The Celtic boss also set out a possible return timeline for Alistair Johnston.

The full-back has been out injured since the first leg of the Champions League play-off tie against Kairat Almaty.

Johnston had to be taken off on a stretcher with a hamstring injury and was ruled out for 12 weeks after a scan on the issue.

However, Rodgers has now stated that the defender is set to rejoin his team-mates in the build-up to the match against Dundee on October 19, after the international break.

He said: "Ali Johnston will join us probably the week leading into Dundee after the international break, but he is working really well. "

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