Saturday, December 13, 2008

Maloney injury setback for Celtic

Celtic midfielder Shaun Maloney
Maloney has been in good form for Celtic this season

Celtic midfielder Shaun Maloney will miss the Old Firm clash on 27 December after suffering a hamstring injury.

Maloney limped off during the 1-1 draw with Hearts and manager Gordon Strachan indicated that the Scotland star will be sidelined well into the New Year.

"He just pulled up. It's a hamstring and not very good," Strachan said after dropping points at Celtic Park.

Maloney has scored five goals for the SPL leaders since his summer return from Aston Villa.

Celtic visit Falkirk next Sunday before travelling across Glasgow to face fierce rivals Rangers on the following weekend.

Strachan has been without midfielders Barry Robson, Massimo Donati and Marc Crossas in recent weeks, while Aiden McGeady has only just returned to first team action.

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