Celtic in triple injury blow with Rangers looming as three stars forced off against Alloa
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic manager Ange Postecoglou has yet more injuries to contend with after a physical battle with League One Alloa, with some huge fixtures looming.
The Hoops didn't take long to assume control of the Scottish Cup tie with goals from Giorgos Giakoumakis and Liel Abada giving them a 2-0 half-time lead.
But in between the two strikes captain Callum McGregor was forced off after taking an elbow to the face. It was unclear if the injury is to the face or if the midfielder could have suffered concussion but he was unable to continue with James McCarthy replacing him in the engine room.Abada was then forced off early in the second half as he took a sore one on the ankle.
He was replaced by Jota - himself returning from a hamstring injury - and was later pictured with his foot strapped up on the sidelines.
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