Feyenoord face Celtic nightmare as Ayase Ueda hammer blow sees injury and suspension woes mount

Forward Ayase Ueda has added to a looming selection crisis going into the Champions League group stage opener against Celtic.

The Scottish Premiership champions will look to get off to an impressive start with Brendan Rodgers looking to make a mark against Europe's elite clubs this term - and the boss has received a major boost going into the clash in the Netherlands. Arne Slot looks set to be without frontman Ueda after he picked up a knock while on international duty with Japan.

The 25-year-old was replaced during the 4-1 win over Germany and has now returned to the Eredivise side due to picking up a foot injury. After dropping out of the Japan squad, He is hoping for a quick-fire return but he is a serious doubt for Herenveen and puts his status against the Scottish champions up in the air.

It leaves Slot with a lack of attacking options going into the Champions League with first-choice Santiago Gimenez suspended for the first two group stage games. Calvin Stengs is the only fit and available forward when they welcome the Parkhead outfit.

The report notes that goalkeeper Justin Bijlow is also set to miss the clash with Celtic after breaking his wrist, while defender Lutsharel Geertruida is a doubt. Geertruida picked up a knock while training with the Dutch national team. Geertruida was missing against Ireland on Sunday evening.