Jozo Simunovic: Celtic defender out for up to six weeks

Jozo Simunovic scored in Celtic's recent win over Dundee United

Celtic's Croatian defender Jozo Simunovic will be absent for four to six weeks with knee ligament damage.

The 21-year-old, who arrived from Dinamo Zagreb in the summer, last featured in the 3-1 victory over St Johnstone on 23 January.

Simunovic, who missed Sunday's League Cup semi-final defeat by Ross County, also had a spell on the sidelines in the first half of the season.

Kris Commons is close to a return from a muscle injury.

The midfield playmaker, 32, has missed the last three matches and manger Ronny Deila said Wednesday's visit to Aberdeen "would probably be too soon" for a return.

Celtic captain Scott Brown made his first appearance in two months as a late substitute at the weekend.