Ange Postecoglou is hopeful Reo Hatate might be accessible for Celtic following the worldwide break after the midfielder was taken off injured of their 3-1 win over Hibernian.
The Parkhead aspect regained their nine-point lead on the high of the Scottish Premiership after coming from behind to defeat 10-man Hibs due to objectives from Jota, Oh and Haksabanovic. It was a sport filled with controversy, with Josh Campbell giving Hibernian a half-time lead from a VAR-assisted penalty after a harsh crimson card for Elie Youan.
Portuguese winger Jota levelled from a 52nd-minute penalty and there have been fierce protests from Campbell after Oh’s purpose because the Hibs midfielder appealed for a foul. The house followers might solely chill out in stoppage time when substitute Sead Haksabanovic scored a well-taken purpose to safe the three factors. The win was soured by the damage of Hatate who was substituted within the thirteenth minute after selecting up a knock with the Japanese star changed by David Turnbull.
Celtic go into the worldwide break with a nine-point cushion to Rangers on the summit with Ross County subsequent up Postecoglou’s aspect.
Postecoglou was requested about Hatate’s damage on Sportsound: “I have never seen it. I have never spoken to the medical staff but however having a few weeks off will assist him by way of that restoration however disappointing to lose him.
“He has been a giant a part of what we do.”
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