Carl Starfelt delivers Celtic lowdown as Celta Vigo boss picks brains of crocked defender

The Hoops stopper is on the books of Celta Vigo but won't face his former club due to injury…

By Ryan McDonald · Daily Record

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6:53 PM

Key Things to Know

Celta Vigo manager Claudio Giraldez sought tactical insight from former Celtic defender Carl Starfelt before their match.
Carl Starfelt is ruled out of the contest due to a muscle injury but traveled to Glasgow.
Celta Vigo will be supported by a record 3,000 away fans at Celtic Park.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Celta Vigo manager Claudio Giraldez revealed he consulted injured Swedish defender Carl Starfelt for insights ahead of their Europa League match against Celtic at Celtic Park. Starfelt, who previously played two seasons for the Scottish club before leaving in 2023, traveled with the squad to Glasgow despite being sidelined with a muscle issue.

Celta Vigo heads into the contest backed by a club-record 3,000 traveling European supporters. Both teams are seeking their first points in the competition after losing their opening two matches, with Giraldez acknowledging Celtic's strong form while targeting a vital victory.

Read the full article on Daily Record

Carl Starfelt delivers Celtic lowdown as Celta Vigo boss picks brains of crocked defender

More Scottish Premiership News

Never Miss a Sports Update