No timescale on Callum McGregor’s return after facial injury – Ange Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou will not put a timescale on Celtic skipper Callum McGregor’s return to action following a serious facial injury.

The Scotland midfielder was substituted in Saturday’s 2-1 Scottish Cup win over Alloa Athletic following an aerial clash with Adam King.

Celtic face Hearts at Tynecastle on Wednesday night before home games against Dundee United and Old Firm rivals Rangers as the second-half of the season starts to warm up.

Boss Postecoglou, who confirmed midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi would be out more long-term than short-term after sustaining a “significant” ankle injury against the League One part-timers, would only focus on McGregor’s recovery and not the length of absence.

He said: “I don’t put on time frames, I am not in the medical profession.

“It kind of confuses me sometimes when people start talking about games and who is going to be available for certain games.

“At the moment all we are just concerned with is Callum McGregor the person.

“This is not just about football, he has had a significant injury. We just want to make sure he recovers and he feels good.

“Callum is the type of character who will be itching to get back out there but first of all we look after the person’s health and make sure they recover well and in terms of when he gets back to training or playing will be guided by the medical professionals.

“I said yesterday he was feeling better but it doesn’t mean it is not a serious injury.

“It wasn’t just concussion, he obviously got a significant facial injury.

“We will give him the time he needs to recover and be guided by the medical professionals on that and by Callum himself.

“At the moment we are supporting him in his recovery and hopefully he gets back to the set-up here soon.”

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