Hearts confirm major Shankland injury blow ahead of Celtic visit

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·20 de enero de 2026

Hearts confirm major Shankland injury blow ahead of Celtic visit

Celtic have been handed a boost after Lawrence Shankland was ruled out for 6-8 weeks. The Hearts captain picked up an injury against Falkirk in the Scottish Cup Fourth Round on Saturday, being forced off in extra time…

Celtic v Hearts. Scottish Premiership 14/09/2024. Lawrence Shankland holds off Liam Scales during the match between at Celtic Park, on 14 September 2024. Photo Malcolm Mackenzie/ PSI

In an update on Tuesday afternoon, Hearts confirmed the striker would be out for the next 6-8 weeks after picking up a hamstring strain.

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🆕 We can confirm that Lawrence Shankland will miss the next 6-8 weeks with a hamstring strain. Wishing you a speedy recovery, skipper 🫡
– martes, 20 de enero de 2026

Shankland will now join first team colleagues Cammy Devlin and Beni Baningime on the sidelines. The Australian international is injured while the Congolese midfielder is suspended.

Celtic require to add a number of players to the squad, with supporters anxious to ensure that the squad is bolstered for the weekend.

Martin O’Neill – Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic, Scottish Cup 4th Round, Rugby Park. Sunday 18 January 2026. Photo Vagelis Georgariou ( The Celtic Star)

Celtic has an extensive injury list of our own with the likes of Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota and Alistair Johnston all sidelined long term. All three would walk into Martin O’Neill’s team if available.

Meanwhile the Scottish FA today confirmed that Steven McLean will be the referee at Tynecastle on Sunday for the visit of the Champions while John Beaton, who also has a hamstring injury to contend with, will be seated taken care of VAR duties.

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