By The Canadian Press

Canadian defender Alistair Johnston could be out for 3 months with hamstring injury

Aug 22, 2025 | 8:35 PM

GLASGOW — Canadian international Alistair Johnston is expected to be out for three months after injuring his hamstring playing for Glasgow Celtic.

The 26-year-old fullback/wingback from Aurora, Ont., was carried off on a stretcher during Celtic’s 0-0 home draw with Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty in the Champions League playoffs Wednesday.

“It’s not great. He’ll probably be (out) about 12 weeks,” Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said Friday.

“It’s disappointing for him because he’s come back and started (the season) well,” he added.

Johnston has won 56 caps for Canada, including 50 starts, and become a mainstay of the team under coach Jesse Marsch.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 22, 2025.

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