Celta Vigo turn to Celtic insider for Europa League showdown intel – but he WON’T be on the pitch

CLAUDIO GIRALDEZ reckons Carl Starfelt can still play a part in Celta Vigo beating Celtic even though he’s not fit. Defender Starfelt won two titles, two League Cups and a Scottish Cup between 2021 and 2023 before quitting the Hoops…

By Gareth Law · The Scottish Sun

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6:59 PM

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Celta Vigo manager Claudio Giraldez asked injured defender Carl Starfelt for insight on facing former club Celtic.
Carl Starfelt will miss the Europa League match at Celtic Park due to an ongoing thigh injury.
Both Celtic and Celta Vigo are currently searching for their first points in the Europa League campaign.

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Celta Vigo manager Claudio Giraldez revealed he has consulted injured defender Carl Starfelt for tactical insight ahead of their Europa League clash against Celtic at Parkhead. Starfelt, who won five domestic trophies with Celtic between 2021 and 2023, is sidelined with a thigh injury and will miss the match.

Both clubs enter the fixture seeking their first points in the Europa League competition. Celta Vigo will be backed by a record traveling contingent of 3,000 away supporters as they aim to capitalize on a potentially subdued home atmosphere amid a Green Brigade boycott.

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Celta Vigo turn to Celtic insider for Europa League showdown intel – but he WON’T be on the pitch

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