Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Mikey Johnston will be sidelined “for a little while” after sustaining yet another injury.
The 22-year-old had to be substituted ten minutes into the second half of the 4-0 win over Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup on Sunday. He hadn’t had a good game before he was forced off the pitch, leaving many supporters on Twitter to wonder whether his time is finally up at Parkhead:
I feel sorry for the boy aswell but let’s be serious, he looks like he’s won a competition every time he plays.
— Argy Bhoy (@Yosuke34547) February 13, 2022
He ain’t up to it, damaged Celtic as an attacking force!…no more chances!
— Ian (@Sloanranger3) February 13, 2022
Made of straw.
— CG44 (@Ticketustastic) February 13, 2022
Don’t want to see him injured but he offers absolutely nothing.
— Krn (@iamkrnmrt) February 13, 2022
Boys finished. Was never really a top SPL player
— El Hibees🏴🇳🇬 (@Lhibs1) February 14, 2022
I wish him well at whatever championship club he ends up at. He couldn’t even do it today. He’s had his chances.
— Ed van Coupon (@ed_coupon) February 13, 2022
Shame for the bhoy but he’s no Celtic class.
— Raymond White (@raymondwhite82) February 13, 2022
Need to go on loan
— Danny Tonner (@tonchedan) February 13, 2022
Yeah he picks up too many injuries he’s not good enough for us though time for him to move on in the summer
— Sideshow Bob (@sideshowbob114) February 13, 2022
It is believed that Postecoglou is a big admirer of Johnston’s but his poor fitness record and lack of end product mean he has been the subject of a lot of criticism.
Of course, he shouldn’t be hammered for simply being injury prone but many also think that the Scotland Under 21 international doesn’t have what it takes to be a regular starter for the club. Perhaps a fresh start somewhere else on loan would be the solution for Johnston.
