The Canada right-back suffered another hamstring just 13 minutes into his comeback against Hibs last weekend and is not expected to return until after the international break.placeholder image
The Canada right-back suffered another hamstring just 13 minutes into his comeback against Hibs last weekend and is not expected to return until after the international break. | SNS Group

Celtic v Besiktas injury news: Six out including captain and two doubts as Old Firm friends and foes return

Matthew Elder
By Matthew Elder

Deputy Sports Editor

Published 3rd Nov 2026, 08:00 GMT

Latest team news ahead of the Europa League clash at Celtic Park

Celtic go in search of their first Europa League points at the fourth attempt when they host Besiktas on Thursday night.

Martin O'Neill's side have made a disastrous start to their campaign with three successive defeats by Ferencvaros, Benfica and Celta Vigo leaving them with a mountain to climb to reach the knockout stage.

The Hoops are one of only four teams still on zero points and sit second bottom of the 36-team table. Only minnows Ararat-Armenia are below the Scottish champions due to having a worse goal difference.

Only a victory will do for Celtic against the Turkish giants, who are eighth in the Europa League standings after wins over Marseille and Hoffenheim were followed by a draw against Crystal Palace.

Ahead of the game at Parkhead, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:

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The USA defender has missed the last four matches on compassionate grounds following the death of his father. He is expected to return to the Celtic squad against Besiktas.

9. Auston Trusty - Celtic - RETURN?

The USA defender has missed the last four matches on compassionate grounds following the death of his father. He is expected to return to the Celtic squad against Besiktas. | PA

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The ex-Rangers winger recovered from a knee injury in time to play in the weekend draw with Kasımpaşa and is fit to face Celtic. He returns returns to Parkhead for the first time since sparking controversy by spraying Celtic fans with a water bottle during a 3-2 win for Rangers in March last year. The incident was subsequently probed by police but no action was taken.

10. Vaclav Cerny - Besiktas - FIT

The ex-Rangers winger recovered from a knee injury in time to play in the weekend draw with Kasımpaşa and is fit to face Celtic. He returns returns to Parkhead for the first time since sparking controversy by spraying Celtic fans with a water bottle during a 3-2 win for Rangers in March last year. The incident was subsequently probed by police but no action was taken. | Getty Images

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Another ex-Rangers man on the Besiktas books, the left-back is a regular starter in the Super Lig but has only played one minute in the Europa League campaign thus far as a late substitute against Hoffenheim.

11. Ridvan Yilmaz - Besiktas - FIT

Another ex-Rangers man on the Besiktas books, the left-back is a regular starter in the Super Lig but has only played one minute in the Europa League campaign thus far as a late substitute against Hoffenheim. | Getty Images

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The South Korean striker has enjoyed a highly successful career progression since leaving Celtic in 2024 , culminating in a €14 million transfer to Besiktas. He has scored four times in 18 appearances for the Turkish giants and could lead the attack on his return to Parkhead.

12. Hyeon-gyu Oh - Besiktas - FIT

The South Korean striker has enjoyed a highly successful career progression since leaving Celtic in 2024 , culminating in a €14 million transfer to Besiktas. He has scored four times in 18 appearances for the Turkish giants and could lead the attack on his return to Parkhead. | AFP via Getty Images

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