Rodgers confirms that Celtic's Ajer needs surgery

The Norweigan international has only just returned to action after a spell out with a hamstring problem, and suffered an even worse injury this weekend.

When going up for a header with Livingston's Craig Halkett, the centre-back fractured his eye socket when he colided with Halkett's head.

"There was nothing in it. It was just during that wee bit we had in their box." Rodgers confirmed when asked if either player was to blame for the injury.

"He's just headered down into their guy's head. There was no fault on the part of the other player. It was just unfortunate.

"He will need surgery which is a shame for him. He's in a bit of pain. He's in real agony around the area of his cheekbone. 

"The medics will look after him and hopefully he can get that repaired as soon as possible."