Celtic will look to grab their first Europa League points this campaign as they face a daunting clash with Benfica at Estadio da Luz in the Europa League on Thursday night (kick-off: 8pm).
Martin O’Neill’s men responded to three consecutive defeats before the international break with a comfortable 2-0 win away to Motherwell on Sunday, and now they’ll look to get their European campaign off and running after a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Ferencvaros in their opening game last month.
As for their hosts, Benfica enter the match with nine wins in their last 10 matches in all competitions. As part of that impressive run, Marco Silva’s side opened their Europa League campaign with a 2-0 win away to AC Milan, and they’ll be looking to flex their muscles further when Celtic come to town.
Ahead of the game at Estadio da Luz, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
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5. Camilo Duran - Celtic - DOUBT
The Colombian missed training on Wednesday due to the birth of his second child., but is expected to join his teammates in Lisbon.
6. Cameron Carter-Vickers - Celtic - DOUBT
As confirmed by manager Martin O'Neill, the American defender is expected to miss the game with Benfica due to a strain. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Clement Lenglet - Benfica - AVAILABLE
The defender returns to Marco Silva's squad after missing out at the weekend through suspension. He was recently sent off against Porto. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Auston Trusty - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
Left out of the starting XI against Motherwell following his international exploits with the United States, Dane Murray deputised at Fir Park. However, with a few days rest in his legs, O'Neill has a decision to make over whether to restore him to the starting XI against Benfica.