Celtic clash injury rules Hibs striker Kevin Nisbet out for rest of the season

Kevin Nisbet's worst fears have been reliased after the knee ligament injury he suffered against Celtic has ruled him out for the rest of the season.

The Cambuslang man sustained the injury in last week's 0-0 draw at Easter Road, when he was on the end of a challenge from Hoops defender Carl Starfelt in the first half.

And now Hibs have confirmed their star striker will miss the rest of the 2021/22 campaign after scans revealed Nisbet will need to see a specialist to "ascertain the full extent of the injury."

Nisbet has vowed to comeback as soon as possible and said: “This is a setback, but I have my head around it already.

"I will stay focused and positive as I aim to get back into action for Hibs and Scotland quickly.

“I think Hibs fans were starting to see the best of me again, but this injury will just make me more determined to become an even better player, as I’m not the type to retreat into a corner and hope for the best.

“I will work with the medical team, and strongly believe they can help me come back stronger and better.

“One of my biggest disappointments is that I won’t be able to help Hibs for the remainder of this season, but I’m confident the manager and my teammates will get the job done.”

A statement from the club added: "Everyone at Hibernian FC knows the type of person Kevin is and we are sure we’ll see him back in action as quickly as possible."

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