Celtic will aim to pick up their first Europa League points of the season when they welcome Spanish outfit Celta Vigo to Parkhead this Thursday night (kick-off: 8pm).
Martin O’Neill’s men have lost both their opening games in the competition against Ferencvaros and Benfica, but will head into the game against their La Liga opponents with confidence, having destroyed title rivals Hearts 7-1 at Parkhead in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday afternoon.
As for their opponents, Celta Vigo, they’re also looking for their first Europa League points of the campaign. Back-to-back defeats against Omonoia and Juventus mean they are narrowly ahead of Celtic in 28th place on goal difference. However, they were also buoyed by a positive weekend result in the league as they ran out 2-1 winners at home to Alaves.
Ahead of the game at Parkhead, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
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5. Alistair Johnston - Celtic - DOUBT
The defender has been out since August with a hamstring injury he suffered against Kilmarnock, but is back in training. The game against Celta Vigo may come too soon, but a return can't be ruled out. | SNS Group
6. Carl Starfelt - Celta Vigo - OUT
The former Celtic defender will be robbed of a return to Parkhead due to a hamstring injury. He's out until November with the issue. | Getty Images
7. Hyunjun Yang - Celtic - OUT
The South Korean international is expected to remain out as he slowly makes his way back from a hamstring issue. | SNS Group
8. Shim Mheuka - Celtic - INELIGIBLE
Left out of the Europa League squad at the beginning of the season, he won't play any part against Celtic Vigo. | SNS Group