Exclusive: Mikey Johnston set to return to action

Mikey Johnston is on course to make his long awaited return from injury in Tuesday’s Reserve Cup Final against Aberdeen at Cormack Park.

The winger required knee surgery after being injured during a substitute appearance against St Johnstone in January.

Johnston has been pictured in training at Lennoxtown over the last month, Video Celts understands that he is scheduled to make his first appearance of the season on Tuesday against Aberdeen’s reserve side.

The return of a genuine winger will be a welcome boost to the Celtic squad that has been light on width since James Forrest picked up an ankle injury in September.

Moi Elyounoussi and Ryan Christie have been played out wide in recent weeks but both are most comfortable cutting inside while Johnston has the trickery to go outside and hit the by-line.

Last season Johnstone featured in 21 matches, scoring five goals across the SPFL, Betfred Cup and Europa League.

Tuesday’s League Cup Final is held over from last season with Celtic beating Hibs in the semi-final.