Shaun Maloney will handle Celtic’s media duties ahead of Thursday night’s Europa League meeting with Celta Vigo, with Martin O’Neill dealing with a personal matter.

Journalist Josh McCafferty reported on X that Maloney will speak to the press before the game, with O’Neill absent from media duties.

Shaun Maloney on #Celtic press duties ahead of tomorrow night’s game vs Celta Vigo. Martin O’Neill dealing with a personal matter.

— Josh McCafferty (@JoshMcCafferty7) October 21, 2026

There is no need to speculate beyond that.

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Everyone at CeltsAreHere sends their best wishes to O’Neill and his family at this time.

Celtic will have their focus firmly on Celta Vigo, with the Hoops needing a result at Celtic Park after losing their opening two Europa League league phase matches.

Celtic were excellent domestically at the weekend, with Callum Osmand, Camilo Duran, Benjamin Nygren and Haissem Hassan all giving the manager something to think about.

But the Europa League table remains uncomfortable.

Defeats to Ferencvaros and Benfica have left Celtic playing catch-up, and Celta Vigo now arrive in Glasgow with the Hoops under pressure to get points on the board.

He may also be asked about how Celtic carry Sunday’s momentum into a very different type of game.

The Hearts performance showed what Celtic can do when they start quickly and take their chances. Thursday night will ask different questions.