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Martin O’Neill Provides Fresh Mika Baur Injury Update

Martin O’Neill has provided a fresh update on Mika Baur after the Celtic midfielder was forced off during Sunday’s 1-0 win over Kilmarnock. Baur left the pitch late in the second half after going down in pain following a challenge…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 9:00 PM
Martin O’Neill Provides Fresh Mika Baur Injury Update
Key Things to Know
  • Martin O'Neill confirmed Mika Baur will undergo a scan after injuring his ankle.
  • Celtic initially hoped the German midfielder only suffered a heavy ankle sprain.
  • Baur was replaced late in the second half by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill confirmed that midfielder Mika Baur is scheduled to undergo a scan following an ankle injury suffered against Aaron Tshibola. The German midfielder was substituted late in the second half for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as Celtic restored their four-point lead atop the Scottish Premiership.

While Celtic's medical staff initially hoped the issue was merely a heavy ankle sprain, O'Neill noted that Baur remains in significant pain. The upcoming scan will determine the full extent of the damage, his potential recovery timeline, and whether he can join the Germany Under-21 squad for the international break.

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