Last Updated: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:26
Celtic star Scott Brown has played down fears he will miss the start of the season after ankle surgery.
The 23-year-old was forced to undergo a minor ankle operation this week and there were concerns he could miss the start of the new campaign.
However, Brown insists he will be ready to help new boss Tony Mowbray qualify for this season's Champions League later in the summer.
"It seems some people want to do a bit of scaremongering but the medical staff are confident I'll be ready to play in the qualifiers," he told the Daily Record.
"I had the op on Monday night and although it feels pretty sore right now I've been told I'll be back training next week and I should be able to sprint again in a little less than four weeks from now.
"I'm a fit lad anyway so I see no reason why I should miss the start of the season," he added.