IT LOOKS as though Julian Araujo’s impressive loan spell at Celtic will be cut short through injury.
The Mexico international right-back, already a firm favourite with the Hoops fans, is going to be ruled out for “seven to eight weeks,” according to a report in The Glasgow Times..
Araujo has missed the last two games – the 3-1 win over Motherwell at Parkhead and the 2-0 loss at Dundee United – after returning to parent club Bournemouth with a quad strain.
However, there is now a setback on his anticipated timeline for a return to the champions and it appears his temporary stay in Glasgow has come to a premature end.
FANS’ FAVOURITE…Julian Araujo acknowledges the Celtic supporters.
It’s yet another injury problem for Martin O’Neill as he prepares his players for seven crucial games in the run-in to the Premiership conclusion plus the Scottish Cup semi-final against St Mirren at Hampden on Sunday April 19.
Alistair Johnston could return after the league split following five months out with a hamstring problem.
Colby Donovan remains a doubt for the visit to Dens Park to take on Dundee a week today.
He limped off during the loss at Tannadice and was forced to pull out of the Scotland Under-21 squad.
Anthony Ralston made a cameo appearance in Steve Clarke’s side’s 1-0 loss to Japan at Hampden yesterday and could start against the Ivory Coast at Everton’s ground on Tuesday night.
O’Neill will be hoping he comes through unscathed if he gets the nod to play.
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