Further doubt over Johansen’s Celtic future

Stefan Johansen isn’t in the squad for Celtic’s second leg tie against Hapoel Be’er Sheva and never travelled with the squad.

Footage of the squad training appeared on the club’s YouTube page showed a 23-man-squad that didn’t include the Norwegian.

Johansen has only made one appearance under Brendan Rodgers so far and his only other involvement in the match day squad was against Hearts when he was an unused substitute.

Rodgers has analysed his bloated squad and trimming it where necessary in order to tailor the squad to his needs.

The midfielder was also given leave from the squad last month following the birth of his child.

His omission from the squad for Tuesday’s crucial game is the clearest indicator yet that his future lies away from Paradise.

The 25-year-old midfielder is coming off a disappointing season in the green and white Hoops, and struggled to maintain his level of performance from the previous season when he picked up the Player of the Year Award.

Fulham and Galatasray have been linked with a move for the Norwegian international all summer, who’s contract runs out next summer.

He made 40 appearances last season, scoring four goals and assisting on nine occasions – and his last league goal came on Flag Day against Ross County.