Overview
- Martin O’Neill said Friday that Julian Araujo suffered a setback during treatment at parent club Bournemouth and will not play again this season.
- Araujo had gone back over the international break for a thigh and hamstring issue after missing three games, having made 13 Celtic appearances with a late winner at Kilmarnock.
- After returning to Bournemouth, the Mexico right-back posted a farewell message thanking Celtic and saying he would come back stronger.
- Canada defender Alistair Johnston returned to first-team training after a hamstring layoff dating to October, with O’Neill calling his session encouraging.
- With Colby Donovan out for Saturday’s St Mirren match and possibly the April 19 Scottish Cup tie, Celtic’s options at right-back are thin as they sit three points behind Hearts with six league games left.