Celtic have been handed a significant defensive concern ahead of Thursday night’s Europa League clash with Benfica, with
Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers is expected to miss Thursday's Europa League match against Benfica in Lisbon after suffering a muscle strain. Manager Martin O'Neill confirmed following Celtic's 2-0 domestic victory over Motherwell that the medical staff believe the European fixture will come too soon for the American center-back.
Carter-Vickers' expected absence leaves O'Neill weighing options in central defense, where Dane Murray partnered Liam Scales during the clean sheet at Fir Park. Fellow defender Auston Trusty is also available after being rested, providing Celtic with another selection choice as they attempt to bounce back in European competition.
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