Celtic entertain Diego Simeone’s star-studded Atletico Madrid at Parkhead on Matchday 3 of the Champions League group stages on Wednesday night.
Following consecutive defeats to Feyenoord and Lazio in Group E, the Hoops risk being eliminated from the competition if they fail to record a positive result against the in-form Spanish outfit on home soil.
Another loss would surely seal Celtic’s fate after just three matches, so Brendan Rodgers will be rallying his troops as they look to end a dreadful record of just one win in their previous 23 group gates games.
The Scottish champions will be able to welcome back Swedish central defender Gustaf Lagerbielke and midfielder Odin Thiago Holm from suspension after the pair sat out of the dramatic stoppage time 2-1 loss to Lazio earlier this month.
The La Liga outfit will travel to Glasgow later today without a total of FIVE key players, but there is some positive news for Los Colchoneros with Serbian defensive mainstay Stefan Savic back in the squad after missing the 3-0 win over Celta Vigo through illness.
Here we round up the injury latest surrounding both clubs ahead of Wednesday’s clash...
1. Celtic v Atletico Madrid injury news (GlaW)FP via Getty Images)
Celtic have yet to register a point in Group A so far.
2. Liel Abada - Celtic
OUT - The Israeli winger won’t be seen until at least December after sustaining a thigh injury while away on international duty last month.
3. Memphis Depay - Atletico Madrid
DOUBT - The Dutch forward has been hampered by a troublesome right thigh injury, rendering him unfit for the past month. It was claimed he would undergo ‘an extensive recuperation regime’.
4. Yuki Kobayashi - Celtic
DOUBT - Has seemingly been bombed out by Rodgers after recovering from a knock sustained during the club’s pre-season tour of Japan.