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Celtic star ruled out of international duty as one of two call-offs

COLBY DONOVAN has been ruled out of Scotland duty. The Celtic defender is one of two players who have withdrawn from the Under-21 squad for friendlies with Ukraine and the USA. Tony Docherty's squad will play both games in Pinatair…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 2:23 PM
Celtic star ruled out of international duty as one of two call-offs
Key Things to Know
  • Celtic defender Colby Donovan has withdrawn from the Scotland Under-21 squad for upcoming friendlies.
  • Calum Adamson also withdrew from Tony Docherty's squad, with Sam Chambers and Sebastian Lochhead called up as replacements.
  • Donovan has made 21 appearances in all competitions for Celtic this season, including a 1-0 win over Kilmarnock.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic defender Colby Donovan has been ruled out of international duty after withdrawing from the Scotland Under-21 squad. Tony Docherty's side is set to play friendly matches against Ukraine and the USA in Pinatar, Spain. Calum Adamson, currently on loan at Raith Rovers from Rangers, also pulled out of the squad, prompting call-ups for Sam Chambers and Sebastian Lochhead.

Donovan played 90 minutes in Celtic's 1-0 win over Kilmarnock on Sunday and has made 21 appearances across all competitions this season. Meanwhile, Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has withdrawn from his national squad ahead of their Nations League match against Scotland after suffering a calf injury playing for Sunderland against Chelsea.

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