As Celtic prepare to face Motherwell, the squad reports no significant new injury concerns. Key players Yang Hyun-jun and Kieran Tierney are expected to be fit and available for selection, while Benjamin Nygren remains doubtful due to a recent illness. Meanwhile, Jota is on track for a carefully managed comeback later this month.
Off the pitch, tensions continue to simmer among fan groups and the Celtic Trust, who have maintained pressure on the club regarding recent protests, bans, and issues surrounding the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Celtic Trust has formally submitted three resolutions for the AGM, calling for a strategic plan spanning three to five years, a thorough review of security measures at Parkhead, and a full, unreserved apology concerning the platform dispute that occurred during the 2025 AGM.
Squad Updates and Fan Reactions
Among the latest developments, Celtic players reportedly mocked Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot following his controversial remarks about the Tennents Sixes tournament, teasing him with the phrase “just take it in the dish.”
On the tactical front, a projected starting lineup against Motherwell features Viljami Sinisalo in goal, alongside defenders Kieran Tierney, Jordan Lotomba, and midfielders Camilo Durán, Haissem Hassan, and Yang Hyun-jun. This selection reflects manager Martin O’Neill’s intent to halt a three-game losing streak.
In terms of player development, midfielder Josh Mulligan, linked to the club, has been praised by Paul McGowan as a “machine” with raw power, possessing qualities reminiscent of former Celtic greats Scott Brown and John McGinn.
Striker Kasper Hogh is also seeking to regain his scoring momentum at Parkhead, with experts offering guidance to help the forward find the net once again.
Meanwhile, former player Kris Boyd has publicly supported Celtic’s handling of the St Andrews tennis-ball protest incident, describing the actions as “embarrassing” and suggesting that those identified may face stadium bans.