Celtic will begin their Europa League campaign with a clash against Ferencvaros as the Hungarian outfit visit Celtic Park in the opening League Phase game this Thursday (kick-off: 8pm).
After being dumped out of the Champions League at the qualifying stage by LASK, Martin O’Neill’s men enter the Europa League for the second successive season, and will hope to improve on last season’s performance by securing a spot in the knockout phase.
They’ll enter the game in a despondent mood though, having lost their 100 per cent domestic record to Rangers at the weekend, where a Dan Neil double followed by Kevin Kelsy’s first goal in Scottish football knocked Celtic out of the Premier Sports Cup at the quarter-final stage.
Celtic face Rangers again in the Scottish Premiership this coming Sunday, and will see their home clash with Ferencvaros as the perfect opportunity to respond to the weekend defeat as they prepare for another battle with their rivals.
Ahead of the game at Celtic Park, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
1. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - Celtic - SUSPENDED
The England international serves the final game of a three-match European suspension backdated from his time at Besiktas. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Yang Hyun-Jun - Celtic - OUT
The South Korean winger is away on international at the Asian Cup and will be unavailable for selection. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Alistair Johnston - Celtic - OUT
The Canadian full-back remains out with a hamstring injury he picked up in the win against Kilmarnock last month. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
4. Callum Osmand - Celtic - OUT
The young striker is currently missing due to an ankle injury he picked up as a late substitute in the win against Falkirk last month. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group