Neil Lennon had some positive news on strikers to report on at today’s media conference.
Odsonne Edouard looks like being the only striker available for tomorrow’s Betfred Cup semi-final against Hibs at Hampden but there could be reinforcements around the corner.
?? NL: “Bayo’s seeing a specialist on Monday so we’ll know then if he requires surgery or not. Griffiths’ back now training so he’s not far away.” #BetfredCup
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) November 1, 2019
?? NL: “Brown’s struggling. He was out this morning so we’ll assess him tomorrow. Too early to say but he’s doubtful. Mikey was back training so he may come in to contention.”
More online from the manager shortly ?#BetfredCup
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) November 1, 2019
Griffiths has been out of action for two months with Lennon carefully managing his return to action after taking time out last season.
Edouard has been Celtic’s first choice striker all season, starting nine out of 11 SPFL matches and all three Europa League group matches.
Johnston was in outstanding form in the Glasgow derby at the start of September but picked up a thigh injury and hasn’t featured since although he has been named in the Scotland u-21 squad for the November internationals.
Bayo has only started two matches this season but scored in the 5-0 Betfred Cup win over Partick Thistle and had two efforts put down as Own Goal’s in the 3-1 win over Hearts in August.
