Hartley worry for Bhoys

Midfielder in race to face Aalborg

Last updated: 20th November 2008

Hartley worry for Bhoys

Hartley: Ankle problem

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Paul Hartley is a major doubt for Celtic's clash with St Mirren after suffering an ankle injury during Scotland's 1-0 defeat by Argentina.

The midfielder was forced off just before the hour mark of the Hampden friendly and admits he could even be in danger of missing the crucial UEFA Champions League clash at Aalborg on Tuesday.

Celtic have a number of midfield problems to contend with, as Barry Robson was forced to miss the Argentina clash with a tight groin.

Marc Crosas and Aiden McGeady have also been absent in recent weeks and Hartley has stepped in, scoring in their last two games.

But he may have to sit out Saturday's SPL clash against St Mirren.

"I came off after 60 minutes with a knock and I'll need to see the medical staff at Celtic before I know if I'll be fit for the weekend," said Hartley.

"I've taken a kick on my ankle, it's swollen up and it's stiff just now.

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"It's obviously not what my club manager wants to hear. We have a fair amount of injuries already and Barry Robson has been injured too.

"I just hope I'll be okay for Saturday and I'll see how it goes over the next 48 hours.

"If I can, I would rather play both against St Mirren and Aalborg, but we'll need to see what happens."