[/QUOTE]CELTIC will kick-off the 2006/2007 season without defender Bobo Balde.

The Guinean centre-half has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in his lower abdomen which, it is anticipated, will require surgery.

“Bobo is experiencing a lower abdominal muscle problem,” commented a club spokesperson.



“This has been a long-term problem for Bobo and the first course of action was a period of rehabilitation.

“However, the injury has not responded to this period of rehab.”

The spokesperson continued: “Bobo will see a specialist today (Thursday, June 29) and it is more than likely that surgery will be required. This surgery will be performed tomorrow.

“Bobo will be out for a number of weeks, but it is too early at this stage to give a specific timescale.”[QUOTE]
Still Varga who had a good last few games last season and caldwell who i think will play there.
Not the end of of the world exactly but would have liked him availible.

Surely an abominal injury is not too long out, but I suppose the surgery stops him for a while.