Feyenoord vs Celtic injury news as Hoops have three doubts and four out for Europa League clash
A look at the latest Celtic injury news ahead of their European fixture against Feyenoord.
In a repeat of the 1970 European Cup final, Celtic will face Robin Van Persie’s Feyenoord in Rotterdam on Thursday in matchday five of the Europa League.
Martin O’Neill’s side currently sit 27th in the League Phase table just outside the knockout phase qualification places, with four points from four games. Last time out, the Hoops were beaten comfortably 3-1 by FC Midtjylland, who never got out of second gear in the match. With the appointment of Wilfried Nancy looming, the Feyenoord game could be O’Neill’s last.
Sitting just two places below Celtic, Feyenoord have also had a disappointing start to their Europa League campaign. So far their only win has come against Panathinaikos, while they have suffered defeats to SC Braga, Aston Villa and VFB Salzburg.
What Robin Van Persie has said ahead of Feyenoord vs Celtic
Ahead of the De Kuip clash, ‘RVP’ paid tribute to former Celtic boss Wim Jansen, who is also a Feyenoord legend. He said: “Wim has been an icon for Dutch and Scottish football because of that year he had with Celtic. In this way, I feel we are playing a game tomorrow night which, in my opinion, is actually in honour of Wim Jansen.
“Everything he wrote down shows the passion and love he has for football and I feel that whenever I read it. That’s why he was so important at that one year at Celtic too. And why he has been such an important figure in Dutch football. As a coach and a team, you are focussed on your daily routine, your training sessions and going from game to game. Looking back at challenging periods during my time a player, it didn’t really affect me.
“As a player you are focused on you job. That is very personal, everyone deals with stuff the best way they can. I can’t judge it because I don’t know how it is. But I hope Celtic can get back to their best – after tomorrow – because Celtic is a beautiful football club with really passionate supporters and a really clear way of playing.”
Here’s a look at the Celtic outs and doubts before Thursday’s clash:
Callum Osmand - OUT
The Welshman suffered a hamstring injury against Midtjylland and will now be sidelined for several months. A huge blow as he was their in-form man.
Jota - OUT
Still not back to fitness from his ACL injury from last season, likely to return in January 2026.
Cameron Carter-Vickers - OUT
Another huge blow as the big American, no-nonsense defender has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an achilles injury.
Alistair Johnston - OUT
The Canadian aggravated his recurring hamstring problem last month against Sturm Graz after being sidelined for two months before that.
Kelechi Iheanacho - DOUBT
Back in training but a decision yet to be made on fitness. Wasn’t involved at all against St Mirren indicating it may be too early to throw him in.
Marcelo Saracchi - DOUBT
Also returned to training after an injury scare early on against Kilmarnock. While he may not feature on Thursday, O’Neill was happy that this particular hamstring issue wasn’t to be too costly.
James Forrest - DOUBT
O’Neill said he is ‘still missing’ from selection for St Mirren but could make a return on Thursday.