Sead Haksabanovic has sparked injury fears after the Celtic winger was surprisingly hooked at half-time during Montenegro's win over Bulgaria.
The 23-year-old was handed a start in the Euro 2024 qualifier but after being heavily involved with Montenegro's attacking output in the first half, boss Miodrag Radulovic opted to replaced the Celtic star with Vladimir Jovovic at the break. Haksabanovic would have been hoping to play a key part for his country in the showdown with neighbours Serbia next week but there are now concerns over his fitness.
Following the full-time whistle of the 1-0, Radulovic was playing his cards close to his chest over fitness doubts before the second clash of the double header in Podgorica. He said: "When everything was put together, we played well, but we have some fatigue and injuries from the match. We have to rest and prepare for Monday's match with Serbia. The most important thing is that we won."
It comes as Ange Postecoglou faces doubts over two more wingers following their international exploits - Liel Abada and Daizen Maeda. Abada has been sent back to Lennoxtown after picking up a quad training with Israel.
Maeda has travelled with Japan but has spoken about "adjusting" his training routine after picking up a knee injury. Despite boss Hajime Moriyasu putting the 25-year-old on the bench for the Kirin Cup clash with Uruguay, the Celtic attacker did not join the action.
He remains with the squad for the second fixture of the international break against Colombia. Postecgolou faces a potential headache with as many as three wide men out when the Scottish Premiership resumes.
The league leaders get back underway against Ross County on April 2, before they then welcome rivals Rangers on April 8. Abada has been told he could be out for "two or three weeks" by the Israel boss making him a doubt for derby day - and the Parkhead boss will hope for better news on Haksabanovic and Maeda.
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