Celtic's Alistair Johnston injured ahead of Beşiktaş match, Turkish media report

Turkish media report that Celtic full-back Alistair Johnston has picked up an injury ahead of the UEFA Europa League match against Beşiktaş on November 5. The injury occurred during a match against Hibernian, according to Sözcü. Ajansspor adds that Johnston's injury has flared up again, suggesting a recurrence of a previous problem. Fotomaç states that the experienced right-back will not be able to play against Beşiktaş. As a result, Colby Donovan is expected to replace him in the starting lineup, according to both Fotomaç and Ajansspor. Ajansspor spells the replacement's name as Cloby Donovan, while Fotomaç uses Colby Donovan. The beşiktaş-Celtic match is part of the UEFA Europa League league stage and is scheduled for November 5. The news has been covered by several Turkish outlets, including Sözcü, Fotomaç, and Ajansspor, each attributing the injury to the same circumstances. The exact nature and severity of Johnston's injury have not been detailed in the reports. Johnston's absence would be a significant setback for Celtic, which is preparing for the clash in Istanbul. The club has not yet issued an official statement regarding the injury or the potential replacement.