Stuttgart are as high as fourth in the Bundesliga table at the moment with 43 points from 23 matches. Die Roten are also virtually guaranteed to progress to the next stage of the UEFA Europa League, given their resounding win in the first leg.
O'Neill responded with a triple change at the break, and that soon paid dividends when substitute Sebastian Tounekti cut inside and curled a fine finish past Kelle Roos just before the hour. Kilmarnock then failed to clear a long throw-in in the 64th minute, with Benjamin Nygren on hand to sweep in his 13th league goal this campaign and restore parity.
Jose Mourinho is reportedly not among those being considered as Celtic's next head coach, while manager of the month in Portugal, Ian Cathro, plays down chances of him returning to coaching in Scotland. Celtic have no plans to make Benfica's Jose Mourinho their next permanent manager as they seek a long-term replacement for interim manager Martin O'Neill. (Football Insider), external Former
It is extremely regrettable that the match against Aberdeen was postponed, particularly at such a late stage. While we understand the decision, clearly we sympathise with our supporters, many of whom had begun making their journeys or had arrived in Aberdeen already. We have raised the matter with the SPFL, to understand whether the SPFL pitch inspection protocol was followed correctly. In our view, there must be the ability to make earlier decisions on matches.
Celtic have signed Austria striker Junior Adamu from Bundesliga club Freiburg on loan with an option to buy in the summer. Born in Nigeria, the 24-year-old came through the RB Salzburg academy and scored 23 goals in 84 appearances for the Austrian side. Adamu, who has nine caps for Austria, moved to Freiburg in 2023 and has found the back of the net seven times in 67 matches. He has made 18 appearances this season, 14 of them starts, scoring once.
Celtic are interested in signing Tawanda Maswanhise from Motherwell in the January transfer window, according to . The defending Scottish Premiership champions are keen on a deal for Kasper Hogh, but Norwich City are said to be leading the race for the 25-year-old FK Bodo/Glimt striker. With Josh Sargent eager to move to Major League Soccer, Norwich want to sign Hogh before the January transfer window closes next week.
"We need to strengthen the squad, that's what we're trying to do. Whether we have anyone in for Sunday, I don't know," O'Neill told reporters. "We are making strenuous efforts to improve the team. I think that we can do something. I know days are pressing; that's very, very obvious. I'm hopeful."
Aston Villa lead in Turkey after a Jadon Sancho goal, his first ever for the club, while Celtic lead 2-0 in Italy despite having Reo Hatate being red-carded. He had scored their early goal, before Auston Trusty got the second. Share The later games Celta Vigo v Lille Dinamo Zagreb v Steau Ferencvaros v Panathinaikos Nice v Go Ahead Eagles Rangers v Ludogorets Red Bull Salzburg v Basel Roma v Stuttgart Braga v Nottingham Forest Utrecht v Genk Share
Celtic are looking to improve their attacking unit in the January transfer window and have identified Leeds United forward Joel Piroe as a target. Apparently, Celtic have already held talks with the Premier League club regarding a move for the Striker, but the Premier League side is uninterested in letting the player join Celtic, as per Anthony Joseph from Sky Sports.
Rangers are keen on Motherwell winger Tawanda Maswanhise and have initiated preliminary discussions by sounding out the 24-year-old Zimbabwe international's agent. (TeamTalk), external Manager Branislav Fodrek admits Dunaksta Streda will be powerless to stop Rangers transfer target Damir Redzic, 22, from leaving the club for the right fee, while RB Salszburg and FC Copenhagen are also keen on the Hungary winger. (Sport.SK via Daily Record, external)
Starting with the hosts, while Bologna might have entered November's international break in the midst of a real purple patch, Vincenzo Italiano's men have drastically failed to find any kind of stability over the past couple of months. Tumbling down the Serie A standings and desperately searching for a much-welcomed boost, the Greyhounds have recorded just a single win from any of their previous nine appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes.
So we've been supporting him and we'll be going along with that. Again though, like a lot of things, we'll obviously see as things progress through January where everyone is and make sure everyone is on the same page. But, certainly at this moment in time, Kyogo is an important player in the squad and will continue to be so.
