Celtic face anxious wait regarding Filip Benkovic’s injury

Celtic face an anxious wait for news on Filip Benkovic’s availability for their post-winter break games.

Brendan Rodgers’ side don’t play again until January 19th, when they host Airdrieonians in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup, with their next league game coming four days later when they play St Mirren at Celtic Park.

Benkovic was forced off late in the first half during the 1-0 defeat to local rivals Rangers in the Glasgow derby with what appears to be a hamstring injury.

Celtic will get the injury scanned and assessed as quickly as possible, and will begin treatment in hope of getting the centre-back fit and ready for the post-break games.

Benkovic has been impressive since arriving from Leicester City on loan and Rodgers will want him back fit and ready as soon as possible as Celtic have some tough games to play in late January and early February.