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Celtic’s Sebastian Tounekti in action<\/p>\nThe wide man was the Hoops’ big money signing on deadline day last summer<\/p>\n
17:16, 12 Nov 2025Updated 19:56, 12 Nov 2025<\/p>\n
Celtic’s Sebastian Tounekti in action<\/p>\n
Sebastian Tounekti has withdrawn from the Tunisia squad for their latest run of international fixtures – with Celtic<\/a> reportedly keen for him to get a 10-day lay-off because of a suspected injury.<\/p>\n The winger joined the Hoops from Swedish side Hammarby in a \u00a35.2million deal on deadline day in the summer transfer window, scoring twice in 13 matches so far.<\/p>\n Norway-born Tounetki <\/a>was hoping to add to his three senior caps for Tunisia – who he qualifies to play for through his father – in their friendly clashes against Mauritania, Jordan, and Brazil, but the country’s football association have now confirmed he has been pulled out of the squad.<\/p>\n African outlet Mosa\u00efque FM report that the wide man has been withdrawn due to medical reasons and that Tunisia will not be calling up another player in his absence.<\/p>\n But Al-Araby Al-Jadeed claim that his release from the squad is a result of Celtic’s desire to nurse a suspected thigh injury. They add that the Parkhead giants have officially asked Tunisia to allow the player to rest for 10 days and that they provide Celtic will a medical certificate detailing his reported injury.<\/p>\n The champions return from the international break with a trip to face St Mirren on November 22 in a dress-rehearsal for next month’s Premier Sports Cup final.<\/p>\n Should Tounekti miss the game, he could be added to a growing Parkhead injury list. Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota and Alistair Johnston remain long-term absentees, with the latter revealing on Tuesday that he has successfully undergone surgery for a hamstring problem<\/a>.<\/p>\n Striker Kelechi Iheanacho is also out but is expected to return to action in the next couple of weeks.<\/p>\n Tounekti scored his first home goal of the Hoops in the 4-0 demolition of Falkirk in interim manager Martin O’Neill<\/a>‘s homecoming in Glasgow’s East End and stated that it’s right up there with one of the best feelings of his career so far.<\/p>\n He said: “It was a really amazing feeling – one of the best feelings I ever had.<\/p>\n “It was really special to get my first goal at the park. It’s something I was looking forward to.<\/p>\n “It’s always nice to get that bond with the fans.<\/p>\n “I’m a player who gets that bond more easily because of my playing style.<\/p>\n “The support has been really amazing and I want to give something back because I think I’ve got more to give.”<\/p>\n Follow Record Sport on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond.<\/p>\n You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Celtic<\/a> pages and sign up to our newsletters<\/a> to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.<\/p>\n We’re also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Celtic community here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tune in to Hotline Live<\/a> every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport’s newest podcast, Game On<\/a>, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.<\/p>\n![\"Celtic's](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_JS385522149.jpg\")
Celtic’s Alistair Johnston leaves the field with an injury <\/p>\n