FORREST: 'TIC STILL TOP DOGS

JAMES FORREST insists the injury-hit Hoops still have the squad to hunt down Hearts.

- MICHAEL GANNON

Celtic have been rocked by a severe crock list - including the major body blow of Cameron Carter-Vickers facing up to five months out with a torn Achilles.

Alistair Johnston and Kelechi Iheanacho are both out of tomorrow's showdown with Premiership pace-setting Jambos at Tynecastle, with Daizen Maeda also a doubt.

Celts are already missing Jota long-term but Forrest is adamant the champions have enough in reserve to reel in the Gorgie side's five point lead.