Kieran Tierney Celtic injury scare addressed by Rodgers
Tierney appeared to be clutching his leg as he left the pitch but Rodgers has revealed it was simply cramp. Tierney was replaced by Auston Trusty as Liam Scales moved to left back.
On BBC Sportound, Rodgers said: "He's fine, he is still gaining his fitness, Kieran.
"He hasn't played a lot of football in the last few years so we have to manage him in the games.
"I thought he was excellent."
In his post-match interview with the media, Rodgers added of the substitution: "A wee bit of cramp."
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