Celtic striker Adam Idah has been forced to withdraw from the Ireland squad for the upcoming international break due to injury. The news will be a concern for Celtic fans, as Idah has been in excellent form, playing a key role in the club’s attacking line.

The injury comes after Celtic’s big striker took a nasty elbow to the nose from Kilmarnock defender Joe Wright during their recent clash. This incident has now sidelined Idah from international duty, raising concerns over his availability for upcoming Celtic fixtures.

The clash occurred as Idah and Wright went up for a header, with Wright’s elbow making an accidental but fierce connection with Idah. The impact was significant, leaving Idah sidelined and raising concerns for Celtic as they assess the severity of his injury.

The Irish striker remained down on the Astro turf for several minutes, receiving treatment as blood visibly poured from his nose. Despite the painful knock, Idah soldiered on until the 63rd minute when Kyogo Furuhashi came on to replace him. Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers wasn’t questioned about Idah’s condition in any of his post-match interviews or press conferences, leaving fans in suspense over the extent of the injury.

The full extent of Adam Idah’s injury remains unclear, but it has proven serious enough to rule him out of both of Ireland’s upcoming fixtures: Thursday’s clash with Finland in Dublin and Sunday’s high-profile game against England at Wembley. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers will be hoping the 23-year-old striker can recover swiftly, with a grueling fixture list ahead.

The Hoops face a packed schedule, starting with a crucial visit to Tynecastle a week on Saturday, where Rodgers will be eager to have a fully fit squad at his disposal—a boost that would be warmly welcomed by both the manager and Celtic supporters.