Martin O’Neill feeling Europa League squeeze and makes blunt best XI admission

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill acknowledged the mounting pressure in the Europa League after losing their first three group matches. O'Neill noted that his side is quickly running out of time to secure qualification, requiring roughly nine to ten points from their final five fixtures. The manager also bluntly admitted during his pre-match press conference that he still does not know his best starting XI three months into the season.

Celtic face difficult upcoming European tests against Besiktas and Marseille amid a difficult run of domestic form. Following a recent defeat to Falkirk and a draw with Dundee United, O'Neill emphasized the need to restore player confidence during trying circumstances.