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Team News: O’Neill makes three changes as he abandons Celtic wingers

Auston Trusty, Luke McCowan and Ben Nygren come into the side at the expense of Haissem Hassan, James Forest and Oliver Sorenson. The on loan Dane fails to make it onto the bench.

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 10:00 AM
Team News: O’Neill makes three changes as he abandons Celtic wingers
Key Things to Know
  • Martin O'Neill has made three changes to the Celtic starting lineup for the Glasgow Derby.
  • Auston Trusty, Luke McCowan, and Ben Nygren enter the starting XI.
  • O'Neill has reportedly abandoned wingers to switch Celtic to a 3-5-2 formation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has made significant tactical changes for today's Glasgow Derby, seemingly switching to a 3-5-2 formation. Auston Trusty, Luke McCowan, and Ben Nygren have been brought into the starting lineup. They replace Haissem Hassan, James Forrest, and Oliver Sorenson, with the on-loan Sorenson failing to make the bench.

The tactical shift comes as Celtic looks to bounce back from successive defeats, despite previously holding a 13-match winning run in the SPFL Premiership. A victory today would secure an eight-point lead for Celtic after seven matches, while a defeat would narrow their lead to just two points.

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