Neil Lennon has revealed that Celtic hope to welcome James Forrest back to training next week after his lengthy lay off.

The winger has been out for the last four months and has been heavilly missed by the Hoops during their inconsistent season.

Forrest has undergone surgery on his ankle and he has been in rehab since. On his recovery, boss Neil Lennon said: “We’re hoping Jamsey will start back training with the squad at the start of next week. Fingers crossed on that.

“He’s been out on the grass doing his rehab fitness work and the physios are confident he’ll be ready to join back in next week.

“We’ve missed him because he’s a quality player. He’s proved that over the years, time and again, and been so successful.

“He had another magnificent session last year and started this season well again. But unfortunately for him he got a really bad injury and he’s had to be patient and go through all the right steps.

“But he’s nearly there now and he’ll be welcomed back.”