Alistair Johnston
Right Back
Possession Builder
Oct 8, 1998 (28)
Right
5'11"
170 lb
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2026 World Cup
Overall Grades by game
2026 World Cup
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News
Facing multi-week absence
Johnston (lower leg) is facing a "few weeks" on the sidelines, according to Canadian Soccer Daily.
Analysis: Johnston was withdrawn at halftime of Sunday's 5-1 win over Kilmarnock after feeling discomfort, an issue coach Martin O'Neill confirmed is unrelated to the hamstring injury that plagued him last season, instead lower down in the leg. He had gone straight from a lengthy World Cup run into preseason with little rest, a workload O'Neill acknowledged as a factor in the setback. The timing complicates a potential move to Everton, who have been in talks with Celtic over a right back reinforcement but reportedly had a 15 million pound bid rejected, with the club likely to remain in Scotland at least until January as a result. Johnston is expected to be sidelined into September, potentially missing the remainder of the summer transfer window.
Minimal impact in loss
Johnston had one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Morocco. He also added two clearances and one tackle.
Analysis: Johnston had a busy outing against Morocco's pacey attack, meaning the Celtic defender was unable to push the lines forward consistently. Johnston started and went the full 90 in every match in the World Cup for Canada, tallying 15 clearances, six interceptions, 19 crosses and nine chances created.
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