Celtic suffer James Forrest injury blow, veteran winger out for six weeks | OneFootball

Losing Jamesy for six weeks is a serious blow, but it is also a chance for Yang to shine, and perhaps a late reprive for Luis Palma…

James Forrest in action during the Premier Sports Cup Final victory over theRangers at Hampden on 15 December 2024. Photo AJ for The Celtic Star

Brendan Rodgers today confirmed that James Forrest is expected to be out for six weeks due to a knock he picked up in Sunday’s Premier Sports League Cup final victory over theRangers at Hampden.

The winger finished the game after coming on as a substitute in the second period of extra time but took a knock which was evident in his post match interview in which he was seen wearing a protective cast on his injured foot.

He said at the time he didn’t know the extent of the injury and had to wait on a diagnosis which Brendan Rodgers confirmed today at his media conference. Stephen McGowan from Scottish Daily Mail has confirmed the bad news, tweeting: “Brendan Rodgers confirms Celtic’s James Forrest faces six weeks on the sidelines.”

James Forrest in action during the Premier Sports Cup Final victory over theRangers at Hampden on 15 December 2024. Photo AJ for The Celtic Star

It’s a bitter blow to lose James especially with a big run of games looming. He might not play as much, but he would have definitely been in the manager’s plans as he will no doubt be looking to rotate his squad in the coming weeks.

That could leave the door open for South Korean winger Yang to state his case for more regular game time. Yang hasn’t featured much, but when he has he’s looked lively and this is the perfect opportunity for him to shine.

Mid-Season Friendly, Showgrounds, Sligo 9.10 2024 Sligo Rovers vs Celtic Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers and Hynun-Yang shake hands after the game Photo INPHO Tom Maher

Luis Palma has missed out on Celtic squads recently with Yang and Jamesy being the two preferred wingers on the bench, usually coming on during the second half to replace Daizen Maeda and Nicholas Kuhn.  Jamesy’s injury blow will perhaps open a door for the Honduran just as he’s getting linked with a January escape to the MSL.

Mid-Season Friendly, Showgrounds, Sligo 9/10/2024 Sligo Rovers vs Celtic Celtic s Luis Palma celebrates with the match ball after scoring a hat trick Luis Palma celebrates with the match ball after scoring a hat trick 9/10/2024 Photo :INPHO/Tom Maher

Haste ye back Jamesy.

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