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Celtic winger Jonny Hayes has been dealt a crushing blow after being told his season is over.

The Irishman is facing six months out with a fractured tibia sustained in the 2-0 Boxing Day win over Dundee.

Hayes was stretchered off after a crunching challenge with Josh Meekings.

At first the Hoops were hopeful he had just suffered bruising but an X-ray has shown a fracture and Hayes is set to undergo surgery.

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It's a massive blow for the 30-year-old who moved to Parkhead in a £1.3m move from Aberdeen in the summer.

Hayes kept his place in the starting line up against Dundee after his best 90 minutes for the Hoops against his old side on Saturday.

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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised the winger for his performance against the Dons and said: "He is just settling into the club, but the last couple of months have really seen him make a step forward, be that bit more direct in training.

"Sometimes when you come into a club you are a little bit safe and be everyone's friend but now he is really aggressive in his game, with and without the ball. I am delighted for him."