Here is the latest team news ahead of Benfica v Celtic in the Europa League at Estadio da Luz on Thursday night.
Celtic will look to grab their first Europa League points this campaign as they face a daunting clash with Benfica at Estadio da Luz in the Europa League on Thursday night (kick-off: 8pm).
Martin O’Neill’s men responded to three consecutive defeats before the international break with a comfortable 2-0 win away to Motherwell on Sunday, and now they’ll look to get their European campaign off and running after a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Ferencvaros in their opening game last month.
As for their hosts, Benfica enter the match with nine wins in their last 10 matches in all competitions. As part of that impressive run, Marco Silva’s side opened their Europa League campaign with a 2-0 win away to AC Milan, and they’ll be looking to flex their muscles further when Celtic come to town.
Ahead of the game at Estadio da Luz, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
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1. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - Celtic - AVAILABLE
The England international has missed Celtic's last three European games with suspension, but is available for selection again when the side visit Benfica. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
2. Enzo Barrenechea - Benfica - OUT
The Argentinian midfielder is out until next month with a knee injury. | AFP via Getty Images
3. Jota - Celtic - INELIGIBLE
The Portuguese fan favourite will miss out on a return to his former club due to not being included in Celtic's Europa League squad. Out injured for 18 months, he made his return in the win over Motherwell at the weekend but will be forced to watch from the sidelines on Thursday night.
4. Jakub Kaminski - Benfica - DOUBT
The Polish playmaker is a big doubt for the clash after picking up a thigh injury on international duty. | Getty Images