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Celtic handed Europa League boost as Hoops old boy and Celta Vigo World Cup winner out of Parkhead clash

Martin O'Neill's men are desperate to get their first three points of the league phase following two defeats from their two matches

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 9:08 AM
Celtic handed Europa League boost as Hoops old boy and Celta Vigo World Cup winner out of Parkhead clash
Key Things to Know
  • Celta Vigo players Borja Iglesias and Carl Starfelt are ruled out of Thursday's match against Celtic.
  • Iglesias faces six weeks out with a leg muscle tear suffered in training.
  • Former Celtic defender Starfelt will miss his Parkhead return due to a thigh injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celta Vigo players Borja Iglesias and Carl Starfelt have both been ruled out of their upcoming Europa League fixture against Celtic at Parkhead. Iglesias suffered a leg injury in training that will sideline him for six weeks, while former Celtic defender Starfelt is out due to a thigh muscle tear. Both clubs enter Thursday's match winless in their opening two league phase games.

Celta confirmed that Iglesias tore his soleus muscle and will not return until after the November international break. Starfelt's MRI scan revealed a proximal tendon tear in his right thigh, preventing a return to his former club. The Spanish side are also likely to miss Miguel Roman and Jones El-Abdellaoui.

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