Celtic has announced its squad for the group-stage fixtures.
Notably, summer recruit Maik Nawrocki isn’t part of Brendan Rodgers’ European game plan, suggesting that he’ll be sidelined with injury until at least November.
Even as the team contends with multiple injuries, stalwarts like Cameron Carter-Vickers have cemented their place for the 23/24 Champions League group stage matches.
Last season’s Premiership win, led by Ange Postecoglou, propelled the Hoops back to the pinnacle of European football. Now, all eyes are on Rodgers, the current skipper, to navigate them through this challenge.
Celtic have drawn Feyenoord, Atletico Madrid, and Lazio in the group stages.
Players like James McCarthy and Kwon aren’t part of the line-up, and Marco Tilio’s injury ensures his absence.
Stephen Welsh is included in the squad, despite currently being injured.
The goalkeeping duo for the Hoops consists of Joe Hart and Scott Bain, leaving Benjamin Siegrist off the list.
Celtic’s Champions League Squad: [UEFA]
Goalkeepers: Joe Hart, Scott Bain.
Defenders: Cameron Carter-Vickers, Greg Taylor, Liam Scales, Stephen Welsh, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Nat Phillips, Anthony Ralston, Alistair Johnston.
Midfielders: Tomoki Iwata, Matt O’Riley, Callum McGregor, David Turnbull, Reo Hatate, Odin Holm, Paulo Bernardo, James Forrest Yang, Palma.
Forwards: Daizen Maeda, Kyogo Furuhashi, Hyeongyu Oh, Liel Abada, Mikey Johnston.
The action begins with a clash against Feyenoord next week.
