Aodhán Ó Conchobhair 
Just when Celtic supporters were beginning to breathe again after the nightmare in Linz, another concern has emerged.
Rumours are swirling that both Kieran Tierney and Kasper Høgh could be facing lengthy spells on the sidelines — potentially up to four months.
At this stage, that four-month timeframe has not been confirmed by Celtic, so it is important not to present it as fact. What we do know is that both players are currently dealing with injuries.
Høgh missed Celtic’s win over Falkirk after picking up a groin problem during the Champions League collapse against LASK.
Tierney, meanwhile, has also been dealing with a similar issue.
And if the worst-case rumours prove accurate, Celtic suddenly have another enormous problem.
Høgh Was Becoming Important
Høgh’s absence would be particularly frustrating.
The Danish striker had already shown exactly why Celtic spent the money on him.
His hat-trick against Kilmarnock was a huge statement, and he had quickly become one of the most exciting additions of the summer.
Losing him for an extended period would leave Martin O’Neill relying heavily on Camilo Durán.
And after losing Champions League football, Celtic can ill afford another major blow.
Then There’s Tierney
The Tierney situation is arguably even more concerning.
Celtic have already recognised the lack of depth at left-back.
O’Neill admitted before the LASK second leg that Tierney was essentially Celtic’s only natural senior left-sided full-back and that the defence needed strengthening.
That’s why the expected arrival of Landon Emenalo is so important.
If Tierney is now potentially facing months rather than weeks out, Emenalo suddenly goes from being useful cover to potentially being Celtic’s starting left-back.
That is a huge responsibility for a teenager.
This Is Why Squad Depth Matters
And this brings us right back to the same conversation Celtic supporters have been having all summer.
You cannot build a squad assuming everybody stays fit.
You need two quality options in every position.
Johnston is already injured.
Tierney could now be facing a significant absence.
Høgh rumoured to be injured.
And suddenly the squad that looked like it had plenty of options starts looking thin again.
That is exactly why Celtic needs to keep strengthening.
The Europa League is still ahead.
The domestic campaign is still in its infancy.
There are cups to play for.
There are European nights to come.
And there will inevitably be more injuries.
If these rumours prove to be exaggerated, we can all breathe a huge sigh of relief.
If they’re accurate, the board has another problem to solve.
Because after everything that happened against LASK, the last thing Celtic need is another reminder that the squad simply isn’t deep enough.
Let’s hope the four-month rumours are just that — rumours.
Key Takeaways
- Concerns arise for Celtic as Kieran Tierney and Kasper Høgh may face injuries lasting up to four months.
- Høgh has become a key player for Celtic, and losing him would strain the squad’s depth.
- Tierney’s potential extended absence highlights the need for better squad depth at left-back, especially with limited options.
- Celtic need to strengthen their squad as injuries pile up, impacting both domestic and European campaigns.
- Fans hope the four-month injury rumours are unfounded; otherwise, Celtic face another significant challenge.
Why are you presenting time frame as fact, click bait shite. You won’t catch me out again, fukn chancers
The article, stated it was a rumour, Jimmy, just reporting that rumour.
Nonsense. The title didn’t say anything about rumour tho… It said, “hogh and Tierney out for four months”…
Then further down only after you click it said, “At this stage, that four-month timeframe has not been confirmed by Celtic”.
So it’s the definition of a Clickbait
When there is a major factual discrepancy in this article, saying that Teirney wasn’t available for the Falkirk game when he in fact played 69 minutes of it then it makes me doubt the validity of the “story” in full and the credentials of the writer and site, if it’s just clickbait for engagement then I will block it from my feed
human error Andy on the Tierney against Falkirk part, I also do start the article by stating this is a rumour and end it by stating it is hopefully a rumour.
Teirney played yesterday
human error stevie.. apolgies on that
If Tierney wasn’t available yesterday who was playing left back with Tierney 63 on his back. Did you watch the game ?
Human error and written by mistake on the Tierney against Falkirk part, I’ll admit this. I’m just passing on what I heard regarding Tierney, as have many through rumours today. Besides that point, the main part of the article is the rumour regarding Tierney being out for 4 months.
Mismanagement corporate greed and austerity and a malignant attitude towards the fans and Celtic fc to the point ,knocked out of the champions league a mounting injury list to star players and an loathing attitude to spending the clubs money on the assets ie the players we need to win the league, this is already smelling of a repeat of last season ,and failure to retain vital player who won the league, we will not win again this is what the Desmond and his offspring bring to the table crap, Stop giving them your money or you are complicit in the destruction of our club
Shameless clickbait article. And don’t claim you mention ‘rumour’ in the article. Your headline presents it as a fact. You knew exactly what you were doing, trying to fool Celtic fans into a panic and clicking. Would not surprise me if this site is being run by Rangers fans. Avoid this site Bhoys!
Shameless clickbait article. And don’t claim you mention ‘rumour’ in the article. Your headline presents it as a fact. You knew exactly what you were doing, trying to fool Celtic fans into a panic and clicking. Would not surprise me if this site is being run by Rangers fans. Avoid this site Bhoys!
How do I block click bait sites ? Getting sick of fake news. HH
How can I block click bait sites. I’m sick of reading fake news.
No tim would make up lies like the headline.
The last thing the site needs is twats like the writer
That headline is fucking pathetic.
Made up lies, stated as fact in the header.
Fannies like Aodhan will lose people from the site
“At this stage, that four-month timeframe has not been confirmed by Celtic, so it is important not to present it as fact.” Yet the headline reads: “Tierney And Høgh Both Out For 4 Months Through Injury” This is why I hate fan media. Do you not see the contradiction in your heading?
That headline is a statement. Nowhere is ‘rumour’ mentioned until you get what you’re after, a click. Well no more ‘clicks’ from me. You’re just becoming like the rest of the crap we’re dealing with on a daily basis. I thought you were better than that??
A source said this an insider said that are you trying to get a job with the s** and gibberish news ?.
Poor show… If you can’t beat them, join them is it?