Celtic’s International Break Couldn’t Come at a Better Time — O’Neill Has Plenty to Fix Before the Next Run of Fixtures

Writer Aodhán Ó Conchobhair argues that the November international break arrives at the ideal time for Celtic and manager Martin O’Neill despite recent consecutive wins. Celtic secured a 3-2 comeback victory against Beşiktaş followed by a narrow 1-0 win over Kilmarnock. However, Ó Conchobhair contends that recent performances show unresolved issues that O’Neill must address before upcoming fixtures.

The piece highlights several areas for improvement, including addressing injury concerns surrounding Mika Baur's ankle and Alistair Johnston's hamstring. Ó Conchobhair also urges O'Neill to establish tactical consistency in his starting lineup, resolve selection dilemmas regarding players such as Haissem Hassan, and generate significantly more movement and attacking urgency in the final third.