Celtic refocus their attention on the Europa League this week as they visit Bologna at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Thursday night (kick-off: 5.45pm UK time).
Martin O’Neill’s side currently occupies the final playoff spot in the table, having won two, drawn one and lost three of their opening six games,. They head to Northern Italy knowing that defeat could see them scrambling to progress to the knockout rounds when they welcome FC Utrecht in their final league phase game next week.
As for their hosts, Bologna, they enter the game in a far healthier position and look on course to secure at least a playoff berth. Currently in 13th position, a win against Celtic would secure that playoff spot and give them a chance at gaining automatic qualification to the knockout rounds.
Ahead of the game at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
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1. KILMARNOCK, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 18: Celtic Manager Martin O'Neill during a Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Fourth Round match between Auchinleck Talbot and Celtic at BBSP Stadium Rugby Park, on January 18, 2026, in Kilmarnock, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is set to make several changes to his starting XI for the visit to Bologna in the Europa League this week. Cr: SNS Group. | SNS Group
2. Marcelo Saracchi - Celtic - OUT
Continues to be hampered by a hamstring injury, with no update on when the on loan left-back will return. | SNS Group
3. Jhon Lucumi - Bologna - DOUBT
The talented centre-back is a doubt for the clash with Celtic due to a muscle problem. The absence of the Colombian defender would be a big blow to Bologna. | Getty Images
4. Julian Araujo - Celtic - INELIGIBLE
The on loan defender has not been registered in Celtic's Europa League squad due to joining after the deadline to add players to the roster. He won't feature in the crucial clash with Bologna this Thursday. | SNS Group