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Julian Araujo Sidelined 7–8 Weeks With Quad Strain, Celtic Season In Doubt

The setback clouds any move to make his loan permanent.

Overview

  • Reports say the right-back faces seven to eight weeks out with a quadriceps strain, which could end his Celtic season and keep him out of the Scottish Cup semi-final.
  • He has returned to parent club Bournemouth for treatment after missing Celtic’s last two matches.
  • The layoff halts a strong loan spell that began in January, when he quickly became a starter and scored a stoppage-time winner at Kilmarnock.
  • Football Insider reports Bournemouth are willing to sell, though pundit Keith Jackson said the cost and Premier League-level wages make a Celtic deal unlikely.
  • With Alistair Johnston not yet back to full fitness, Anthony Ralston is now expected to cover at right-back during a key stretch of league and cup fixtures.