Celtic sweat on injuries before Celta Vigo test
Jota has reflected on 18 months of injury agony and his Celtic comeback, insisting doubt about returning never crossed his mind.
Former Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho has scored in 11 straight games for Bursaspor after leaving in July 2026, having netted nine goals in 24 Celtic appearances.
Martin O'Neill praised Colby Donovan's 'improvement' after the right-back started Celtic's 7-1 win over Hearts, highlighting his progress against a 'really decent player'.
Andy Halliday called Hearts' defending 'abysmal' and 'junior level' after Celtic's ruthless 7-1 win, praising Martin O'Neill's selection and the hosts' pace in transition.
Tony Docherty backed Celtic midfielder Luke McCowan to overcome a 'tough time' after missing recent squads, citing his resilience and past adversity at Dundee.
Celtic could consider a January loan for £3.4m midfielder Van den Berg if minutes stay limited, though injuries and squad depth may keep him as cover.
Celtic host Celta Vigo under Europa League pressure, with nine players ruled out across both sides. Cameron Carter-Vickers, Carl Starfelt, Yang Hyun-jun and Alistair Johnston are absent, while Callum Osmand is fit.
Spanish media praised Mika Baur for 'orchestrating play' after Celtic's 7-1 win over Hearts, with the midfielder in focus before Celta Vigo visit Glasgow.
Martin O'Neill said Camilo Durán left his newborn after an hour to join Celtic in Lisbon, while Kasper Høgh is 'feeling down' amid his goal drought but backed to score again.
Callum Osmand scored twice on his first Celtic start in the 7-1 win over Hearts, then accepted a half-time substitution as he builds fitness after injury.
Celtic loanee Shin Yamada was an unused substitute in Oud-Heverlee Leuven's Belgian Cup win over Francs Borains, extending his difficult spell in Belgium.
Opta's supercomputer gives Celtic a 74.88 per cent chance of winning the Premiership after their 7-1 win over Hearts and Rangers' 2-2 draw at Dundee.
Sebastian Tounekti was left out entirely against Hearts as Callum Osmand scored twice and Jota returned, leaving the £5.2m winger behind Celtic's current attacking options.
