Celtic: 'Big blow' for Postecoglou ahead of Rangers clash

Giorgos Giakoumakis’ absence against Rangers on Sunday is a “huge blow” for Celtic, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The Greek striker has been in excellent goalscoring form of late but will miss the Scottish Cup semi-final clash at Hampden Park after a hamstring problem sustained against St Johnstone last weekend.

Giakoumakis continued his impressive form in front of goal to score the Hoops’ second in their 7-0 victory, which was his seventh in five Scottish Premiership games and 13th for the campaign.

But it was definitely a case of unlucky 13 after he hobbled off just five minutes later after injuring his hamstring.

As a result, Ange Postecoglou confirmed that Giakoumakis will miss the crunch clash against Rangers this weekend, which could go some way to helping Celtic win the domestic treble.

The Celtic boss said: “I’m not too sure at the moment. He didn’t think it was too bad, but he could feel something.

“It’s always a concern when players do that. He’s had an enormous load the last few weeks. “It’s unfortunate for him but I’m hopeful he’ll still be available for us in the run-in.”

Giakoumakis has been Celtic’s main man in the second half of the season, netting eight top-flight goals, while he’s scored in every round of the Scottish Cup.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “Giakoumakis came off injured against St Johnstone at the weekend with a hamstring injury, which looks like it’s going to rule him out of the Scottish Cup semi-final with Rangers, which is a big blow for Celtic because he’s been in good form.”

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