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It really is win or bust when it comes to Celtic’s European hopes as they take on Besiktas on Thursday.
Celtic take on the Turkish giants in the Europa League and are looking to get their first points of the competition after defeats to Ferencvaros, Benfica and Celta Vigo leave the Hoops with a mountain to climb.
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Here is how we think Celtic should line up against Besiktas. What changes would you make? There's no place for Callum McGrgeor 👀
Celtic are at home to Besiktas on Thursday 5 November 2026. Kick-off at Celtic Park is at 8:00pm GMT.
Yes, the game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 3, HBO Max and Discovery plus.
Oliver Sorensen missed the loss against Falkirk due to a family bereavement and is a doubt, as is Auston Trusty, who has also had time away for personal reasons.
Kieran Tierney was taken off as a precaution at the weekend and there will be a wait to see if he is included.
One other who definitely won’t be able to play is Jota after he wasn’t registered for this stage of the competition. This will be a blow to O’Neill, who has used him in recent weeks following an 18-month lay-off.
German official Sascha Stegemann will be the man in the middle for the game at Parkhead, with Christof Gunsch and Marco Achmuller joining him as his assistants.
Martin Petersen will be on fourth official duty while in the VAR hub, the duo will comprise of Benjamin Brand and Patrick Hanslbauer.
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