Forgotten Celtic man struck by latest bad injury timeline that possibly leaves him out for months

Forgotten Celtic winger Marco Tilio is expected to spend a lengthy period on the sidelines after sustaining a nasty injury on Monday.

The Hoops winger, who made just two Premiership appearances in the first half of last season under Brendan Rodgers, is currently on loan at Australian side Melbourne City after returning to his homeland in February.

The seven-time Australia international, who has struggled for injuries in recent months, was included in the starting line-up for his side’s 1-0 away victory over Western United but was forced to leave the field after just 40 minutes with a hamstring problem.

His manager Aurelio Vidmar admitted in pre-season that the Celtic star, currently contracted until 2028, was prone to picking up injuries because of his explosive style of play and the pace he possesses.

Earlier this season, he told The West: “He's had an excellent pre-season. Unfortunately, those guys who are just powerful animals like Tils, they're going to get one (injury) a season, potentially two a season.

"That's the difference with those types of players. They give you something extra that the others can't give with that explosive power. And you run the risk always, and we prepare them best as possible; they're strong, but it can happen."

Tillio has been involved in all of his side’s opening three A League games but is now expected to be out for a lengthy period of the season following the results of a scan which took place on Wednesday.

The Melbourne City club website says: “Tilio will miss the next 6-8 weeks with a partial tear of his left hamstring tendon. 

“The Club will be supporting Marco in every way possible throughout the rehabilitation period.”

Tilio is under contract at Celtic Park until 2028 after arriving from Melbourne in 2023 for an A League record of £1.5m. It is not yet clear if he has a future at the club under Rodgers after a difficult injury-hit period.