The Celtic Star
·29 January 2026
Team’s Up – Iheanacho returns for Celtic must win

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·29 January 2026

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has named his team for this evening’s crucial Europa League clash with FC Utrecht. The Dutch side arrive having already been eliminated from the competition.
O’Neill has pulled no surprises with his starting XI. However, Celtic are bolstered by the return of Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho, who starts from the bench.
Kasper Schmeichel starts in nets.
A back four of Colby Donovan, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales and Kieran Tierney starts.
In midfield, Arne Engels partners Callum McGregor. Beni Nygren starts in the advanced role as he looks to provide fire power up front.
In attack, Daizen Maeda starts through the middle with Seb Tounekti and Yang in the wide areas.

Subs: Sinisalo, Doohan, Ralston, Balikwisha, McCowan, Iheanacho, Bernardo, Murray, Forrest, McArdle, Hale, Isiguzo.








































