Brendan Rodgers has delivered an injury update on Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
The veteran keeper, 38, sustained a shoulder injury while playing for Denmark against Portugal on Sunday evening.
The Danes lost 5-2 in their Nations League tie, after leading 1-0 from the first leg in Copenhagen.
Speculation has been rife in the days that followed, with suggestions that Schmeichel could be out longer term, rather than just a few weeks.
Now, Rodgers has attempted to clear the situation up, as he spoke to the media ahead of tomorrow's Scottish Premiership game against Hearts.
He said: "Well, we don't know how long he'll be out. We're still waiting to hear on that.
"He's obviously got some issues with his shoulder.
"I spoke to him the other day and he's okay. He's obviously disappointed that they lost their second game, but in the main he's okay."
Asked directly if his season could be over, the Northern Irishman replied: "I don't know. We're just waiting to hear back on the scan."
On some of the criticism and personal comments the keeper has had to face regarding his weight, Rodgers added: "One, I haven't seen it. I don't know what was said.
"All I know with Kasper is, and the reason I brought him here, he's still a top class keeper.
"If you look at his performance level for us over the course of the season, he's been absolutely brilliant.
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"In big games, he's put in big performances. He still has that hunger and desire to play.
"When criticism comes, sometimes it's not civil and it's personal, sadly.
"Kasper is an outstanding goalkeeper. He's been brilliant for this club since coming in, and he's been an incredible ambassador for his country."
More broadly on the injury front, Rodgers is pleased to have Callum McGregor and Paulo Bernardo back available.
He said: "The last game was the shortest we've been in terms of availability all season.
"Paulo is back. James Forrest is back in the squad. Auston Trusty and Callum will be back in the squad.
"Scales is training individually but because of his operation, he can't play until leading into the Kilmarnock game. Apart from that, the squad is in a good place."
More to follow.
