Leigh Griffiths is out of the Celtic squad to face Sparta Prague tomorrow.
The striker has been dogged by injuries and issues all season after returning from Lockdown out of condition but has now suffered a knee injury.
Griffiths came on as a substitute in all three of Scotland’s recent international matches and replaced Moi Elyounoussi for the last 20 minutes of Celtics 2-2 draw away to Hibs on Saturday.
? NL: “Griffiths is out with a knee problem but should be ok over the next few days. Jullien and Elhamed are in contention to start.”
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Neil Lennon still has Odsonne Edouard, Albian Ajeti and Patryk Klimala available but the loss of Griffiths adds to the questions about his overall fitness levels. This season he has only started one match and was substituted at half-time during the 3-1 defeat from AC Milan.
Anything less than a win in the Czech capital tomorrow will officially end Celtic’s interest in the Europa League but after two home defeats most fans have already written the competition off.
On the positive side Chris Jullien is back in the squad and in line for his first appearance since the 5-0 win away to Ross County on September 12.
