Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland, aged 31, faces an extended absence from the pitch after sustaining a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out of action for up to three months, according to reports from the club's media outlets.
Other injury updates across Scottish football
Dundee's striker Joe Westley, 21 years old, will spend time recovering after medical imaging confirmed he has suffered a fracture to his cheekbone. The injury will force the young forward onto the treatment table for the coming weeks.
Transfer and loan activity in the January window
Liverpool are preparing to allow left-back Luke Chambers, 22, to depart on a temporary basis when the transfer market reopens in January. The English club has attracted interest from Celtic, who view the defender as a prospect for long-term development at Parkhead.
International call-ups affecting club squads
The Colombian Football Federation has notified Celtic that striker Camilo Duran, aged 24, will receive a call-up for upcoming friendly matches scheduled against Mexico, Paraguay and Peru. This will see the forward unavailable for club duties during the international break.
Transfer blocking and ownership decisions
Frosinone's president Maurizio Stirpe has revealed that he attempted to facilitate the departure of winger Fares Ghedjemis, 24, during the summer transfer window. The Algeria international, who has attracted attention from both Celtic and Rangers, remained at the Italian club after the American ownership group vetoed any potential sale. Stirpe indicated that a transfer would have been completed had the owners not intervened to block the move.
