CELTS' TRIPLE INJURY BLOW

Rodgers confirmed that the Canadian right-back will be sidelined until at least November.

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He said: “Yeah, not great. He'll probably be about 12 weeks. He obviously had his scan yesterday. It's disappointing for him because he has come back and started well. But that’s that’s where were at.

“When you lose any player, especially of that calibre, then of course it is a disappointment. But it will provide an opportunity for someone to step in.”

Despite losing his top right-back Rodgers hinted he might not look to the transfer market for a replacement - with deputy Anthony Ralston and youngster Colby Donovan waiting in the wings.

He said: “We know we have Tony. I've got young Colby who, as a young player here, has really impressed me over the time I've been back and in this last 12 months. He has made great strides.

“It's always an opportunity for someone but of course for Ali, we just want to make sure that we're in a really good position in all competitions when he gets back.