Celtic winger Liel Abada is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up knock on international duty - putting his spot in the squad to face Rangers in doubt.
Despite not managing to hold down a regular starting spot this season under Ange Postecoglou, the 21-year-old has managed to chip in with 12 goals and seven assists so far this term. Abada would have been hoping to ramp up his minutes during the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Kosovo and Switzerland after being called up, but he picked up a quad injury on Monday at training with his international side.
Abada had moved to play down fears of a long-term absence on social media due to a tear and remained with the national side, but boss Alon Hazan has revealed that the forward is set to leave the Israel camp and return to the Scottish Premiership leaders amid mounting fitness concerns. And Hazan set out a rough timeline for Abada's return to action.
Speaking ahead of the clash with Kosovo, he said: "To Abada's credit, it can be said that he did everything to get here and be eligible. He was injured here in training.
"He did not agree to give up the possibility of being qualified for the game. Unfortunately, this was not possible. He will need two to three weeks of recovery."
Should Hazan's estimate come to fruition, Abada would likely miss Celtic's return to league action against Ross County on April 2. It would also signal Abada is a major doubt for the derby showdown with Rangers on April 8.
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