Celtic's cup exit at Ibrox continues to dominate discourse, with Martin O'Neill facing multiple selection decisions for Thursday's Europa League opener against Ferencvaros at Celtic Park.
Celtic's 3-0 defeat at Ibrox on Sunday in the League Cup quarter-final has dominated coverage on Monday, with questions about mentality, selection and performance dominating. The team went out of the Premier Sports Cup without mounting a meaningful challenge.
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Celtic face Hungarian side Ferencvaros in the Europa League League Phase opener at Celtic Park on Thursday 17 September at 20:00 UK time, live on TNT Sports 3 and TNT Sports Ultimate. The match offers a chance to reset after the cup exit, with Ferencvaros unbeaten in five league matches.
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Martin O'Neill will have significant decisions to make for the Ferencvaros match, with Hyun-jun Yang unavailable after departing for the Asian Games. Multiple injuries and the need to rotate after Sunday's performance will shape team selection.
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Approximately 3,500 general sale tickets remain available for Thursday's Ferencvaros match at Celtic Park. Kick-off is at 20:00 UK time.
Fan channels spent Monday morning dissecting the Ibrox performance, with criticism focused on the collective team display rather than singling out individuals. Questions were raised about mentality and whether the squad has what it takes at the highest level.
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Supporters are viewing Thursday's Ferencvaros match as an opportunity for the team to show character and response after the cup exit. Fan channels are emphasizing the need for intensity and application that was absent against Rangers.
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With Hyun-jun Yang unavailable and multiple injuries affecting the squad, fan channels are debating what changes O'Neill might make. There's recognition that rotation is needed, but also concerns about whether the team can build momentum in Europe.
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After matches of Saturday 13 September
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 6 | 11 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers | 6 | 3 | 13 |
| 3 | Hearts | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 4 | St Mirren | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | Motherwell | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | Dundee | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | St Johnstone | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 8 | Hibernian | 5 | -2 | 6 |
| 9 | Dundee United | 6 | -5 | 5 |
| 10 | Aberdeen | 5 | -5 | 4 |
| 11 | Falkirk | 5 | -4 | 2 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 5 | -10 | 1 |