Striker problems for Bhoys ahead of Old Firm showdown

CELTIC are facing up to the prospect of being without two key strikers for the first Old Firm derby of the season.

The club have confirmed last season’s top scorer Scott McDonald has suffered a groin tear, while Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink is rated 50-50 for Sunday’s Parkhead encounter after needing stitches in a deep leg gash.

McDonald missed Saturday’s victory over Falkirk, which lifted champions Celtic above Rangers on goal difference at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League .