Trusty's Head Scare

Defender Subbed Out Early, Required Stitches

During the team's recent 5-2 victory over St Mirren, Celtic defender Auston Trusty suffered a concerning head injury. The injury required medical attention and forced him off the pitch in the first half. The American center-back, who has established himself as a key starter alongside Cameron Carter-Vickers since his summer move from Sheffield United, sustained a nasty head clash that required five stitches.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers addressed the injury in his post-match comments, providing a cautiously optimistic update: "Auston got a bang in the head and had to get five stitches. He should recover." The injury came during an otherwise successful outing for the Hoops, who secured a commanding three-goal victory, thanks mainly to a standout performance from Hyunjun Yang.

Trusty's replacement, Liam Scales, stepped in admirably, according to Rodgers, who noted, "Scales came in and did really well." This is particularly noteworthy as Scales has seen limited game time this season compared to his more regular appearances last term, which has caused some rust in his performance.

The timing of Trusty's injury could be problematic as Celtic prepares to face an in-form Hibernian side in the Scottish Cup this Sunday. Hibs arrive at Celtic Park on an impressive fifteen-game unbeaten run, with their last defeat ironically coming against the Hoops in December.

Despite initial concerns, the prognosis appears favorable. Rodgers' comments suggest Trusty should be available for selection soon, which will come as welcome news to Celtic supporters who have witnessed the defender's growth since his somewhat unsteady start at the club.