Aberdeen's Nicky Devlin receives treatment before being forced off by injury in the 1-0 win against Kilmarnock. Image: SNS.
Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin has delivered a full-back injury update ahead of the away league clash at Premiership leaders Celtic.
Left-back Jack MacKenzie was replaced at half-time in the 1-0 win against Kilmarnock at Pittodrie on Saturday, having picked up a knock.
Scotland international right-back Nicky Devlin, who came on for MacKenzie, was forced off injured mid-way through the second half.
There were concerns Aberdeen could face a full-back crisis ahead of the trip to Parkhead on Tuesday evening.
Aberdeen’s Jack MacKenzie receives medical attention on the pitch during the 1-0 Premiership win against Kilmarnock. Image: SNS.
But Thelin has confirmed MacKenzie will be fit to face Celtic.
Devlin will miss the trip to Parkhead, though, and the Dons boss faces a sweat over the fitness of the right-back.
Thelin said: “Jack is available and ready.
“The medical team we have are doing a good job so he is ready to play.
“It’s too early for Nicky for tomorrow (Celtic), but let’s see in the week.
“That’s football sometimes and when it’s settled down a little bit and we could make an assessment.”
Asked if Devlin would be fit to face Dundee United at Pittodrie on Sunday, Thelin said: “I think it’s still too early to say, so let’s see what the week gives us.
“It’s more around the shoulder – let’s see.”
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Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin delivers Jack MacKenzie and Nicky Devlin injury update ahead of Celtic clash
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