Ajer makes rapid return to training after facial surgery

Kristoffer Ajer is already back in Celtic training just over a week after undergoing surgery on an eye injury.

According to reports, the Norwegian defender has already started his road to recovery, despite many expecting to be facing a spell on the sidelines.

The player has been pictured training at Lennoxtown and baring a bit of a blood-shot eye, the defender looked raring to go.

Ajer required surgery after a facial injury prior to the international break against Livingstone left him with a broken eye socket.

Injuries have troubled Celtic so far this season so his swift return will be a major boost to Brendan Rodgers.

Rodgers’ options at the back have been limited at times this season, but Ajer’s imminent return will come as a huge relief to the Celtic boss.

However, the player is not expected to play any part in the Europa League meeting with Rosenborg this week.