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Chris Sutton questions Celtic starting XI against Besiktas, but why?

Chris Sutton believes Martin O'Neill's Celtic starting lineup should have differed despite it leading to a win over Besiktas.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:00 PM
Chris Sutton questions Celtic starting XI against Besiktas, but why?
Key Things to Know
  • Jamie Kemble disputes Chris Sutton's claim that Celtic should have started Callum Osmand and Camilo Durán against Besiktas.
  • Celtic rallied from 1-0 down to defeat Besiktas following crucial second-half substitutions.
  • Substitutes Osmand and Durán combined to secure the European victory with a goal each.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Jamie Kemble challenges Chris Sutton's claim that Celtic should have started Callum Osmand and Camilo Durán against Besiktas. Former Celtic striker Sutton praised the European victory on social media but argued that both impact substitutes should have been in the starting lineup. Kemble contends that manager Martin O'Neill's tactical approach worked brilliantly.

Celtic rallied from a goal down to win after O'Neill introduced Osmand and Durán on the hour mark. Osmand scored immediately and assisted Durán's winning goal. Kemble argues O'Neill deserves full credit for his timing and game management, rather than criticism over his initial lineup selection.

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