The Hoops star has already spent time on the sidelines this season after suffering injury at Aberdeen in the early part of the campaign and now faces another extended spell on the treatment table.
The Hoops star has already spent time on the sidelines this season after suffering injury at Aberdeen in the early part of the campaign but made a strong return in Brendan Rodgers' side before another blow as he limped off minutes into the Champions League showdown with Atletico Madrid under the lights at Parkhead.
READ MORE: Celtic hero Scott Brown getting 'itchy feet' as he makes 'we all bounce back' vow after Fleetwood gig Speaking ahead of the midweek showdown with St Mirren, Rodgers said: "We're not 100 per cent on the exact timings, but he's certainly going to be out until after Christmas. It's certainly a disappointment for him.
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