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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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David Irvine

Celtic injury blow as tearful Hatate forced off injured against Atletico

Celtic have been dealt a serious injury blow with Reo Hatate forced off against Atletico Madrid.

The Japanese midfielder couldn't continue and was substituted after just seven minutes at Parkhead.

Hatate appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue which he pointed out to medical staff during the celebrations after Kyogo Furuhashi's early opener.

And just moments later Hatate required treatment from physios on the pitch before signalling he would have to come off due to the injury.

Hatate - who has been a key player for Celtic - was clearly emotional after the injury setback and looked tearful as he left the pitch before receiving encouragement from manager Brendan Rodgers.

Paulo Bernardo was chosen as the man to replace Hatate in the Champions League clash at Parkhead.

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