{
  "id": 6283026,
  "title": "Kieran Tierney and Kasper Hogh hand Celtic major boost ahead of St Johnstone clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/kieran-tierney-and-kasper-hogh-hand-celtic-major-boost-ahead-of-st",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T14:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kieran-tierney-kasper-hogh-hand-140500067.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a significant injury boost, Kieran Tierney and Kasper Hogh have returned to training with Celtic ahead of their upcoming match against St Johnstone. Both players had been sidelined recently, missing crucial victories over Aberdeen, St Mirren, and even Falkirk. While there were concerns about their prolonged absence, it seems those worries have been alleviated after they were seen back in training on Tuesday. However, it remains uncertain whether either player will be fit enough to start at McDiarmid Park against the Perth side, with Martin O'Neill hoping they can contribute to the team. Meanwhile, Alistair Johnston, who is rehabilitating from a hamstring injury, has also returned to training but will likely require further time before making his competitive return. Hogh's absence has prompted Celtic to rely on Camilo Duran, who has been operating effectively through the middle since his summer arrival. O'Neill has also had to adapt tactics at left-back, with Liam Scales and new signings Jordan Lotomba and Landon Emenalo providing additional options in that position.",
  "summary": "Celtic have been handed a significant injury boost after Kieran Tierney and Kasper Hogh returned to training ahead of Wednesday night’s trip to St Johnstone.The pair have both been sidelined in rece...",
  "key_points": [
    "Tierney and Hogh return to Celtic training",
    "Both players sidelined recently, missing key victories",
    "O'Neill hopes they can contribute to upcoming match"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Hogh and Tierney close to returns for Celtic",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/hogh-and-tierney-close-to-returns-for-celtic",
        "published": "2026-09-08T14:32:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}