Celtic host Dundee United at Celtic Park this Saturday afternoon, with Martin O’Neill stepping back into the managerial role for his second temporary stint to halt the team’s recent slump in the Scottish Premiership.
O’Neill takes over after a turbulent spell with Wilfried Nancy, dismissed after a mere 33 days in charge where he managed just two victories from eight outings.
The Hoops’ latest result was a disappointing 3-1 loss at Rangers, where the hosts staged a comeback to clinch the points. Celtic hold third place in the standings on 38 points from 20 games.
Celtic team news
The squad faces a major setback with six players ruled out for the weekend fixture. Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Marcelo Saracchi are all confirmed absent.
On a brighter note, O’Neill welcomes back Sebastian Tounekti and Michel-Ange Balikwisha, who rejoin after featuring for Tunisia and DR Congo at the Africa Cup of Nations, now that those campaigns have wrapped up.
In his debut press briefing post-return, the 73-year-old O’Neill stressed the urgency for squad additions next month, declaring: “We definitely need to bolster the roster. Absolutely no doubt about that.”
He has instructed his assistants, Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham, to scout potential recruits as the club pushes for Premiership glory.
Celtic predicted lineup
Possible Celtic starting XI: Schmeichel; Ralston, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; McCowan, Hyun-Jun, Maeda.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 3pm BST on Saturday, 10th January.
How to watch Celtic vs Dundee United?
UK audiences have the option to catch Celtic vs Dundee United live through a Celtic TV subscription on the club’s official site, featuring full coverage.
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