Virals: Celtic suffer triple injury blow during victory

Celtic suffered a triple injury blow on Thursday night as Kyogo Furuhashi scored the only goal in the victory over Hearts. 

The Hoops stole all three points in a well-contested clash when the 26-year-old marginally broke the offside trap to fire home. 

However, there was a downside to the success at Celtic Park as Anthony Ralston, Jota and Stephen Welsh all left the field injured. 

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After the match, Ange Postecoglou had a primary concern over the problem suffered by Ralston. 

We will get a round-up from the medical people. Tony felt something in his ankle which is disappointing because he’s been outstanding for us. With the others, I’m not really sure but we’ll see how they come through. It’s always a worry but that’s why we’ve got a squad.

So far this season the 23-year-old Scotsman has earned an impressive 7.73 average Sofascore rating from 13 Scottish Premiership outings. 

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Injuries mounting up is the last thing Postecoglou needs prior to a busy winter schedule. 

It seems almost certain Ralston will miss at least the trip to face Dundee United this weekend, potentially handing a first-team opportunity to the likes of Osaze Urhoghide, Adam Montgomery or Dane Murray. 

Such a painful night injury-wise could also prompt the club into further action when the January transfer window as the squad is stretched to the maximum.