Johnston suffers hamstring setback in Celtic's win at Hibernian

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 15:31 · Archive

Alistair Johnston lasted 21 minutes in his comeback before feeling hamstring trouble again.

Celtic won 2-1 at Hibernian to maintain their four-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership, bouncing back from a Europa League defeat by Celta Vigo the previous day. Hibernian took the lead through Owen Elding, but an own goal by Josh Kerr levelled matters before Camilo Duran scored the winner.

The victory was marred by injury to Alistair Johnston. The Canada right-back, 28, came off the bench but lasted only around 20 minutes before breaking down. He had been absent since early August with a recurrence of a hamstring problem that also sidelined him for most of the previous season.

Manager Martin O'Neill told BBC Scotland that Johnston would require a scan. "When you've had a couple of hamstring problems, I think that your concern is anything you might feel is a bit of a niggle," O'Neill said. The Daily Record reports that Johnston felt pain at the top of his hamstring, higher than where previous injuries have occurred. Cameron Carter-Vickers came on to replace Johnston and came through the final 17 minutes without incident, returning after his own absence since mid-September.

Celtic face Dundee United at home on Wednesday, with three more fixtures before the next international break.

How it is being reported

• Alistair Johnston injury latest as Celtic boss Martin O'Neill reveals instant reaction of returning starThe Canadian international limped off just 20 minutes into his return against HibsDaily Record · 25 Oct, 15:08
• Johnston felt something again, says O'NeillCeltic manager Martin O'Neill explained Alistair Johnston "felt something again" after his substitute appearance in the win over Hibernian was cut short.BBC Scotland · 25 Oct, 14:44

In this story: Alistair Johnston · Martin O'Neill · Celtic · Hibernian · Cameron Carter-Vickers

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