Celtic predicted XI as £9m man, Champions League winner drop out and Kasper Hogh handed another chance to end drought

Hoops take on a Besiktas team that have collected seven points from their first three games in the Europa League…

By Michael Gannon · Daily Record

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 9:12 AM

Key Things to Know

Haissem Hassan and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are predicted to drop out of Celtic's starting lineup against Besiktas.
Striker Kasper Hogh could start up front, allowing Camilo Duran to shift to the right flank.
Benjamin Nygren is expected to replace former Champions League winner Oxlade-Chamberlain in midfield.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is expected to make key lineup changes for the Europa League fixture against Besiktas, with Haissem Hassan and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain predicted to drop to the bench. Striker Kasper Hogh could return to the starting eleven, while Benjamin Nygren is projected to replace Oxlade-Chamberlain following a 2-0 defeat to Falkirk.

The tactical reshuffle would shift Colombian forward Camilo Duran to the right wing to assist Colby Donovan defensively against a star-studded Besiktas side. Auston Trusty remains unavailable on indefinite compassionate leave following the death of his father, leaving Liam Scales and Cameron Carter-Vickers to anchor the central defense.

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