Celtic’s Welsh may require shoulder surgery

After a shoulder injury that has recurred, Celtic defender Stephen Welsh may need surgery.

The 25-year-old defender injured himself in Cork City’s pre-season friendly game on Tuesday.

Manager Brendan Rodgers later declared, “He’s done his shoulder once more.”

It has appeared four times, according to the spokesperson. You’re aware that he might need surgery if it keeps coming out like that, so you have to give it a shot.

Celtic has previously loaned out Welsh, most recently to Mechelen in the first half of 2025. He has made 107 competitive appearances all in all.

Luke McCowan, a regular first-team player, and Colby Donovan, a 18-year-old defender, both scored in Celtic’s 2-1 victory over Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

Rodgers described Donovan as “very competitive and I like him.” He moves very far and is very aggressive.

He’ll get a little less rash as his career develops, but I like his personality, his dominance, and his ability to play football, which you need to have when you play for Celtic.