Celtic have been handed a significant boost ahead of their upcoming Scottish League Cup semi-final.

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That's according to a report by BT Sport, who claim that St. Johnstone look set to be without key attacking duo Glenn Middleton and Stevie May for Saturday's Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Celtic.

The report goes on to state that May will be sidelined for around six weeks due to a knee injury, while on-loan Rangers winger Middleton suffered a hamstring injury in Scotland U21's 2-0 loss to Belgium in midweek.

Speaking about the injuries, St. Johnstone manager Callum Davidson said: "Stevie suffered a knee injury in training so he's going to be out for a while, probably up until Christmas.

"That's a blow for us because we want good competition for places and he's someone who either plays with energy or comes off the bench with energy. He's going to be sorely missed. I'm gutted to lose him because he was just coming into a bit of form.

"Glenn is struggling. I was cursing at the television when I saw him limp off. It's a slight hamstring injury. He’s been in getting assessed today and hopefully it's not as bad as first feared, but I think Saturday will come too soon for him, which, again, is a blow."

Postecoglou will be delighted

Considering just how important both May and Middleton have been to St. Johnstone so far this season, the news that neither player looks set to feature in the League Cup semi-final is sure to have left Ange Postecoglou delighted.

Indeed, over May's 13 Scottish Premiership appearances this term, the centre-forward has scored two goals, registered one assist and created one big chance for his teammates, as well as taking an average of 1.3 shots and making 0.6 key passes per game.

With Celtic's defence looking rather depleted with Carl Starfelt a doubt, and Stephen Welsh nursing his own issues, this should come as a huge relief to the Bhoys manager.

Meanwhile, over Middleton's own 13 league fixtures this season, the on-loan winger has taken an average of 1.2 shots and made 0.6 key passes per game. His absence will certainly make it an easier afternoon for the likes of Anthony Ralston and Josip Juranovic.

As such, the fact that St. Johnstone will be without the duo for Saturday's fixture will undoubtedly come as a substantial boost for Celtic, who will very much fancy their chances of making the final following their opponents' injury blow.

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