Celtic handed huge boost ahead of RB Leipzig game

Celtic have been handed a huge boost ahead of their Europa League game with RB Leipzig on Thursday.

The Hoops will face the German side without their star striker once again, as Timo Werner continues to be omitted from certain games through injury.

The Germany international, who has previously been linked with a move to the Premier League and La Liga, has yet to feature for his club side in the tournament as he manages a toe problem.

Werner scored a brace at the weekend against Hertha in a 3-0 win, but management of his issue means he reportedly can’t play too regularly and will likely be rested for the game at Parkhead ahead of the Bundesliga game with Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.

Brendan Rodgers’ side head into the game needing a win to have any real chance of progression into the knockout stages.

Three points would draw Celtic level on points with Leipzig, giving them a fighting chance to get through in the final two group matches.