Spartak Moscow keeper out of Champions League clash against Celtic
Ukraine international Andriy Dykan’s shoulder injury flared up again during his side’s 3 - 1 win against RF Amkar Perm at the weekend.
Subsequent medical tests have revealed that Dykan is suffering from a damaged shoulder joint and will be out for a month.
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Hide AdThe 35-year-old was replaced at half time by back-up keeper Sergei Pesyakov who is expected to face Celtic in tomorrow night’s Champions League group stage match in Moscow.
A club statement read: “Dykan had a medical examination which revealed damage to a shoulder joint.
“He’ll be out of action for a month.”
Spartak already have key players ruled out through injury as they prepare to take on Celtic at the Luzhniki Stadium.
Brazilian midfielder Romulo is out for eight months after suffering a torn cruciate ligament.
Spanish star Jose Manuek Hurado and club captain Sergei Parshivlyuk are also out.
Celtic drew their opening Champions League match 0 - 0 with Benfica while Spartak Moscow went down 3 - 2 to Barcelona in the Nou Camp.