Celtic’s injury worries may have deepened with Luis Palma, who was taken off at half-time against Kilmarnock at Celtic Park.
The Honduran was on the end of a heavy challenge by Lewis Mayo towards the end of the first-half in the 37th minute but continued the game until half-time when he was replaced by Yang Hyun-jun.
The extent of Palma’s injury and the duration of his absence from the squad remain uncertain, with Brendan Rodgers likely to inform the press after the game of whether Palma has a serious injury or was merely subbed after a poor 45 minutes.
There is also speculation that the move could have been tactical, considering the promising performances of Yang Hyun-jun in recent outings.
Yang’s impressive display against St. Mirren last weekend, coupled with his noteworthy contributions for South Korea in the Asian Cup, have earned him praise from fans and pundits alike.
His versatility and skillset make him a valuable asset for Celtic, particularly in his ability to cut inside and hug the touchline.
Regardless of the reasons behind the substitution, Yang’s inclusion highlights the depth and quality of Celtic’s squad.
His ability to adapt to different roles on either wing bodes well for the Hoops’ aspirations to win the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup in the second half of the season.
