Injured Scott Sinclair a doubt for Betfred Cup final

Influential Celtic attacker Scott Sinclair is a doubt for the Betfred Cup final against Aberdeen on Sunday.

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Nov 2016, 21:22 BST

Updated 29th Nov 2016, 10:27 BST

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Scott Sinclair, second from the left, receives treatment after a foul from Jordi Alba. Picture: SNS

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The wide midfielder was taken off at half-time during the club’s Champions League clash with Barcelona having suffered a hamstring injury.

Sinclair came up hobbling after he was taken down from behind by Jordi Alba, with the Spanish international receiving a booking for the challenge.

Manager Brendan Rodgers says the player will be assessed over the coming days as the Ladbrokes Premiership league leaders look to claim their first trophy of the season.

The 27-year-old is Celtic’s second top goalscorer this campaign with 10 goals in all competitions.

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