Scan reveals the extent of Roberts’ injury

An update has been issued on the severity of Patrick Roberts and it’s good news for the Manchester City loanee and Celtic fans.

As a precaution, Roberts limped off midway through the first-half after visibly struggling with a hamstring problem and was replaced by Stefan Johansen.

According to the Herald Scotland, Patrick Roberts’ hamstring injury isn’t as serious as first feared.

Brendan Rodgers provided a further update in his pre-match press conference ahead of the league starting this weekend.

BR on if @patrick7roberts will miss the play-offs: "We will see but if you ask me now he would probably be a risk." (MH)

— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) August 5, 2016

The 19-year-old appeared to strain his hamstring, rather than tear the muscle as the scan later confirmed following Celtic’s progression to the play-off round of the Champions League.

Roberts has been a key player since he made his debut under Ronny Deila last season, and has continued to impress since the arrival of Brendan Rodgers.

Goals from the penalty spot at the end of each half from Leigh Griffiths and Roberts’ former Fulham team-mate Moussa Dembele saw Celtic progress against the Kazakhstan champions.

Astana lost their discipline late-on and finished the game with nine men and showcased a lack of discipline throughout both legs.

Roberts will now be hoping he is fit for Celtic first-leg play-off which will take place on August 16th or 17th against either Copenhagen, Dinamo Zagreb, Dundalk, Hapoel Beer Sheva or Ludogorets.