Celtic sweat on Carter-Vickers before Benfica trip
Jota's return is a major boost for Celtic, but Kris Boyd says the winger is still 5-6 weeks from his best after 18 months out and will miss the Benfica trip.
Benfica's 'weakened team' talk should not mislead Celtic, with Peter Grant insisting Marco Silva will still pick a side capable of winning in Lisbon.
Chris Sutton says Kasper Hogh must rediscover belief in front of goal as Celtic wait for their record signing to find form.
Derek Riordan said Rangers tried twice to sign him from Hibs before Celtic, but 'never paid enough', while his Celtic-supporting family were 'fuming'.
A Celtic fan who entered the pitch after the 3-1 win over Hearts and made a gesture to Lawrence Shankland has been banned from football for 2 years.
Kasper Hogh has been backed to kick-start his Celtic career against Benfica, with a clear call for the Hoops to revive their Europa League campaign.
Benfica have scored 23 goals in 7 home games, averaging 3.29, a stark warning for Celtic before Thursday's Europa League trip to Lisbon.
Three Rangers supporters admitted attacking Celtic fan Bruce Craik after an Old Firm tie at Ibrox in 2026, leaving him with a brain bleed and facing jail.
Celtic face a Camilo Duran scare before Benfica after he missed training in the build-up. Cameron Carter-Vickers also remained absent, leaving Martin O'Neill short.
Former Celtic loanee Moritz Bauer has joined Swiss sixth-tier side SC Veltheim after 2 years out, though the club said his focus remains recovery after hip surgery.
Martin O'Neill's comments on Rangers sparked backlash, with supporters reacting to his concession after a key weekend in the title race.
Celtic visit Benfica after losing to Ferencvaros. Cameron Carter-Vickers remains sidelined, Alistair Johnston is still out and Jota is unavailable, while the preview predicts a tough night in Lisbon.
Andoni Iraola cited Celtic's 5-1 loss at LASK as a 'precedent' before Liverpool's trip, warning that away games in Austria demand respect and a strong display.
Dermot Desmond's response to a Celtic protest and a £25m cash-out are the focus.
Neil Lennon is reportedly interested in the Leicester job as the club weigh Russell Martin's future, with the former Celtic manager named in succession plans.
Celtic told fans in Lisbon to reach the Estadio da Luz by 6pm for Benfica, with searches, Gate 23V entry, cashless kiosks and strict ticket rules in place.
Frank McAvennie says James Forrest remains Celtic's best winger despite Sebastian Tounekti's improved display and Jota's return, with Forrest in line to feature against Benfica.
Sebastian Tounekti could get a big chance for Celtic in Lisbon if Benfica's right-back issues worsen, with the winger seen as key to exploiting any weakness on that flank.
New Celtic loanee Emenalo has arrived in Glasgow, trained for the first time and said it is an 'honour' to join, with Shim Mheuka helping him settle quickly.
Cameron Carter-Vickers' criticism of Celtic's tactics has fuelled speculation after Martin O'Neill's blunt reply, but the club say the defender has a strain and could also miss Benfica.
