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Brendan Rodgers provides concerning fitness update on Celtic’s Scott Brown

Brendan Rodgers, manager of Celtic looks on ahead of the Scottish Cup Final between Motherwell and Celtic at Hampden Park on May 19, 2018 in Glasgo...
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Celtic midfielder Scott Brown is set to undergo scans on an injury.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is seen during a training session at Lennoxtown on December 29, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has told Celtic TV that Scott Brown has picked up a problem with his knee.

It is not yet clear just how long Brown will be out with injury, but it seems that the midfielder could be due to spend some time on the sidelines.

And Rodgers admits that he is now facing an anxious wait on finding how severe Brown’s injury is.

“We’re just awaiting the scan results from today,” Rodgers said.

“There’s a problem just below his knee at the top of his calf. We just have to wait and see on that.

“It had nothing to do with his age, it was an injury that was very sore and painful for him and even then at the time he didn’t want to come off. You could see at the time he was struggling with mobility and ability.

“It was a real sore one for him but like I say, we’ll just have to wait for the scan to come through.”

Scott Brown of Celtic is seen during the Scott Brown testimonial match between Celtic and Republic of Ireland XI at Celtic Park on May 20, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

If Brown is out for a period of time it is sure to be a blow to Celtic’s chances.

The Scot is so central to their pressing game, with Rodgers always putting a lot of responsibility on his captain’s shoulders.

Celtic face a tricky test next up when they take on Red Bull Leipzig in the Europa League.

The Bhoys have had mixed results in Europe so far this term, and will be challenged if they are to pick up a positive result in Germany.

Scott Brown of Celtic is seen during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Celtic at Easter Road on April 21, 2018 in Edinburgh, Scotland.