Celtic striker Hooper facing six weeks out

SCOTLAND: Celtic striker Gary Hooper could be out for six weeks after suffering ankle ligament damage.

A scan yesterday allayed fears Hooper had suffered a broken fibula during Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock, but ankle ligament damage could keep him out until February.

A statement on Celtic’s website read: “Following an MRI scan, the specialist and the Celtic club doctor confirmed that the player could be out for up to six weeks with a severe ankle strain.”