Celtic given fitness boosts over Stefan Johansen and Nir Bitton
Monday 7 March 2016 22:29, UK
Celtic have been handed a double fitness boost in midfield concerning Stefan Johansen and Nir Bitton.
Johansen's ankle knock is not as bad as first feared, while Bitton has returned to training after missing three matches through injury.
Johansen was helped off the pitch at half-time in Celtic's 3-0 William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-final victory over Morton following a strong challenge from Michael Miller.
But tests have returned good news for the Norwegian with a club statement reading: "There was concern at the extent of the midfielder's injury.
"But the club's medical team have subsequently ascertained that, while he will miss Saturday's Glasgow derby away to Partick Thistle, he will hopefully be available for selection the following weekend."
League leaders Celtic travel to Kilmarnock on March 19.
