ANGE POSTECOGLOU has revealed that on-form Celtic winger Sead Haksabanovic was taken off against Hibs due to an ongoing ankle issue.

The winger enjoyed a stormer of a first-half, involved in all three goals and notching one assist. 

It was a surprise to many when he didn't emerge for the second-half, with Daizen Maeda taking his place.

However, the manager has detailed the reason for his absence after the break. 

He told Celtic TV: "He had a bit of an ankle issue going into the game but he was really keen to play. 

"Once the game was sort of done we took him off after 45-minutes."

The game finished 6-1 to the hosts, with James Forrest netting a hat-trick. 

Giorgos Giakoumakis bagged a brace while Maeda rounded off the scoring late on.