Kris Commons, Mikael Lustig doubts for Inter Milan tie

Celtic could be without both Kris Commons and Mikael Lustig for their Europa League tie against Inter Milan later this month.

Swedish full-back Lustig is almost certain to miss the last-32 tie after being ruled out for a month with an ankle injury sustained in the Scottish Cup win over Dundee United at the weekend.

Bhoys manager Ronny Deila is more optimistic that Commons, who recently signed a new two-year contract at Parkhead, could be involved against the Italian giants as he nurses a thigh strain.

"Kris Commons has pulled a [thigh] muscle but hopefully it will be one to two weeks," Deila is quoted as saying by BBC Sport. "It could be much worse. He can be [fit for Inter]."

He added: "It's more serious for Mikael, it may be three to four weeks."

The Scottish champions host the first leg on February 19 and then travel to Milan for the return a week later.