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:
9. Alistair Johnston - Celtic - OUT
Like his teammate Osmand, the Canadian defender was forced to go under the knife after re-injuring his hamstring in October against Sturm Graz in the same competition. He isn't scheduled to return until March after an injury-hit season. | SNS Group
10. Benjamin Nygren - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
The Celtic top scorer is likely to be restored to the starting XI after starting on the bench in the weekend Scottish Cup win. | SNS Group
11. Federico Bernardeschi - Bologna - OUT
The midfielder won't play any part in Bologna's final two Europa League fixtures after suffering a collarbone injury. | Getty Images
12. Kelechi Iheanacho - Celtic - OUT
The striker is eyeing a comeback soon after suffering a reoccurrence of a hamstring injury late last year. Expected to return at some point this month, the game against Bologna is likely to come a little too soon for him. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images