Celtic under pressure after Benfica loss
Alan Hutton said Cameron Carter-Vickers should have kept his criticism of Celtic's lack of identity and consistency in-house after the derby defeat.
Celtic host Hearts under pressure after Benfica’s 4-1 win. O’Neill is missing Cameron Carter-Vickers and Alistair Johnston, with Kieran Tierney back. The preview predicts a 2-2 draw.
Duncan Ferguson is reportedly set for a surprise return to management, with Celtic fans' focus on him replacing a former Hoops favourite.
O’Neill urged Celtic to 'knuckle down' after the 4-1 loss at Benfica, calling it a battle for places before Sunday’s big Premiership game with Hearts.
Celtic are urged to build on the 2-0 win at Motherwell by beating Hearts at Parkhead and putting the Benfica disappointment aside.
Cameron Carter-Vickers will miss Hearts and is not expected back before Hibernian, leaving Celtic without a key centre-back ahead of Thursday's must-win Europa League tie with Celta Vigo.
Kasper Hogh's drought goes on after a glaring miss at Benfica. O'Neill remains patient, but Celtic need more from their £11m striker's finishing and hold-up play.
Haissem Hassan is under pressure to justify his £6m fee, with Celtic needing the winger to turn flashes of threat into regular end product, starting against Hearts.
Celtic still lack reliable cover for Kieran Tierney, with Landon Emenalo yet to make his debut. Jeffrey Schlupp, available on a free transfer, is framed as a missed summer option.
Phil Bardsley defended O’Neill amid pressure after four defeats in five, saying replacement talk is disrespectful despite Celtic’s 4-1 loss at Benfica.
Jota said his injury lay-off left him feeling 'empty' as the Celtic winger reflected on the toughest part of recovery after returning to first-team action.
Colby Donovan is singled out as Celtic’s standout this season, with the 20-year-old impressing despite the side’s poor form and the Benfica defeat.
Celtic are handed a Europa League boost before Celta Vigo, with two visitors ruled out of the Parkhead clash, including a former Hoops player and a World Cup winner.
A predicted Celtic XI for Hearts features five changes, with Haissem Hassan and Camilo Durán set to start, Liam Scales at left-back and Auston Trusty in defence as O'Neill freshens up after Benfica.
Debate continues over O'Neill's Celtic claim, while Hearts' main attacking threat is singled out before the Premiership meeting.
Oisin McEntee said Hearts are ready for a title fight and made a confident prediction before facing Celtic in Glasgow.
Jason Cundy slammed Celtic after the 4-1 Benfica defeat, saying they had 'disgraced UK football' as their Europa League campaign worsens.
Celtic’s next Europa League opponents are mixed, with Beşiktaş flying and Hyeongyu Oh shining, while winless Marseille and Celta Vigo offer hope.
Camilo Duran reflected on his rapid Celtic rise before Benfica and looked for a quick 'fix' after scoring in the 4-1 Europa League defeat in Lisbon.
Dermot Desmond’s property firm posted a £2.75m pre-tax loss in 2025 as supporter protests and board unrest continue around Celtic.
O’Neill said Hearts can win the title and backed a key part of Tony Bloom’s 10-year plan ahead of Celtic’s Premiership meeting with them.
Martin O'Neill said he stands by defending Celtic’s title-winning pitch invasion and would have accepted the same from Hearts fans too.
Hearts boss Wouter Vrancken said his players will not dwell on last season’s Celtic Park heartbreak before Sunday’s meeting with Celtic.
Ian Paul Joy branded Celtic 'unrecognisable' after the 4-1 Benfica loss, blaming poor investment as they conceded 12 goals across their last three European games.
Benjamin Nygren said Celtic must believe after the 4-1 defeat at Benfica, insisting their Europa League fate is 'in our own hands' with six games left.
