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    Jonny Hayes facing six months out with fractured tibia
    Updated / Wednesday, 27 Dec 2017 16:29

    Jonny Hayes requires surgery to have a metal rod placed in his leg


    Republic of Ireland winger Jonny Hayes is facing up to six months out after fracturing his tibia in Celtic's Scottish Premiership defeat of Dundee.

    He was stretchered off following a heavy challenge with Josh Meekings at Dens Park that also left his opponent in some discomfort.

    Boss Brendan Rodgers initially hoped Hayes had only suffered bruising to the shin but the Irish Independent are reporting that the damage is much worse, with the 30-year-old requiring surgery to have a metal rod placed in his leg.

    Meanwhile James Forrest wants the Bhoys to end a great year and a fruitful first-half of the season with a Glasgow derby triumph over Rangers on Saturday.

    The champions are 11 points clear of Aberdeen at the top of the table albeit the Dons have a game in hand against Partick Thistle on Wednesday night.

    Rodgers' treble-winning side of last season have the Betfred Cup back in the trophy room and a Europa League tie against Zenit St Petersburg to look forward to in February.

    And since losing 4-0 to Hearts at Tynecastle to end their 69-game unbeaten domestic run, Celtic have taken nine points from nine without conceding a goal, with the 26-year-old Scotland winger scoring his 12th goal of the season in a 2-0 win over Dundee at Dens Park on Boxing Day.

    The visit of the Light Blues will be the Parkhead side's ninth game in December and Forrest is looking for victory against their city rivals at Celtic Park before the top flight closes for the winter break.

    He said: "It's been a great first half to the season. We've hit all our goals so far, so to finish it off on Saturday with a win would be really good.

    "We're still in Europe after Christmas so that's a big boost for us when we come back.

    "But we've got one last big push and we'll give it our all. When we're at our best it's hard for anyone who plays us.

    "We just need to start well and work hard and we're ready to do that."
     
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