Johansen and Bitton give Celtic double fitness boost

Celtic have been handed a double fitness boost in midfield.

Stefan Johansen's ankle knock is not as bad as first feared while Nir Bitton has returned to training after missing three matches through injury.

Johansen was helped off the pitch at half-time in Celtic's 3-0 William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-final victory over Morton following a strong challenge from Michael Miller, but tests have returned good news for the Norwegian.

A club statement read: "There was concern at the extent of the midfielder's injury but the club's medical team have subsequently ascertained that, while he will miss Saturday's Glasgow derby away to Partick Thistle, he will hopefully be available for selection the following weekend."