Celtic Injury Crisis
Celtic faces growing injury concerns as Tierney and Hogh miss St Mirren clash
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Tierney and Hogh both missed Celtic’s midweek 3–0 victory over Aberdeen, with Liam Scales starting at left-back and Camilo Duran continuing through the middle.
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Duran’s strong form extends beyond his recent scoring streak: he scored and assisted against Aberdeen and has recorded six goals and two assists in seven appearances since joining Celtic.
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O’Neill praised St Mirren’s start, calling the team “really, really great” and “an absolute delight,” while highlighting its comeback against Motherwell despite the club’s precarious position last season.
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Tierney and Hogh were not spotted in training before the trip to Paisley, reinforcing doubts about their availability after missing the Aberdeen match.
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Emenalo joined Celtic on loan from Chelsea and was not included in the club’s Europa League squad, in addition to still working toward full fitness.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says Kieran Tierney and Kasper Hogh are very unlikely to play Saturday away at St Mirren, though both could return as soon as next week BBC. The absences compound Celtic's injury crisis, with Alistair Johnston and Jota expected out until October and new signing Landon Emenalo sidelined for several weeks BBC.
Tierney's absence leaves centre-back Liam Scales as the likely left-back replacement, while Camilo Duran has impressed as a striker after scoring three times in his last two matches BBC. Celtic seek a fifth straight league win against a strong St Mirren side that has won three of four matches and drawn the other BBC.
Duran Steps Up With Goals and Assists
Camilo Duran scored and assisted in Celtic's midweek 3–0 victory over Aberdeen, continuing an impressive run since joining the club BBC. The striker has recorded six goals and two assists in seven appearances, proving he can fill the void left by Hogh's absence BBC.
Scales Moves Back to Left-Back for Aberdeen Triumph
Liam Scales started at left-back in Celtic's 3–0 win over Aberdeen after Tierney sat out the midweek clash BBC. Tierney and Hogh were not spotted in training before the trip to Paisley, reinforcing doubts about their weekend availability BBC.
O'Neill Praises St Mirren's Impressive Start
O'Neill called St Mirren "really, really great" and "an absolute delight" despite the club's precarious position last season BBC. He highlighted their comeback spirit against Motherwell while acknowledging the challenge they present to Celtic's quest for a fifth consecutive league win BBC.
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