Celtic new boy Marvin Compper out for a month through injury

Marvin Compper may have to wait another month to make his Celtic debut after the recent signing picked up a calf injury.

A deal to sign the 32-year-old was agreed with RB Leipzig in mid-December, though he had to wait for the transfer window to open for his registration to be completed.

He’ll now have to be patient a while longer after picking up an injury during the team’s trip to Dubai. He will be out for three to four weeks.

Marvin Compper signed for Celtic last month. Picture: SNS

Celtic will return to domestic action from the three-week winter break this Saturday when Brechin City visit in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.

Compper’s set-back means Dedryck Boyata and Kristoffer Ajer will likely continue their partnership at the heart of the defence.