Summary
Celtic Football Club faces a crucial set of matches after being knocked out of the Europa League. The team will play several important games away from home, including against their rivals, Rangers, as they aim to defend their title and advance in the Scottish Cup. Recent performances have led to a selection challenge for manager Martin O'Neill.
Key Facts
- Celtic recently exited the Europa League but won their last game against Stuttgart.
- The team will play six of their next seven matches away from their home stadium, Celtic Park.
- Celtic is currently two points behind Rangers in the league, with one fewer game played.
- The team will face important league and Scottish Cup matches, including two against Rangers.
- Manager Martin O'Neill must choose between players after impressive performances in the recent Stuttgart game.
- Backup goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo stood out with a strong performance, raising questions about who will start in goal.
- Celtic has not won at Rangers' home, Ibrox, in their last four visits since September 2023.
- They need strong performances to catch up to Rangers and compete for trophies this season.
