Manager: We want to kick off Europa League campaign with a win

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is eager to start their UEFA Europa League campaign with a victory against Ferencvaros this Thursday. The team kicks off their league phase of the competition with a home match against the Hungarian side at Celtic Park. O'Neill aims for a win that would give his side an early three-point lead in the league standings.

Although Ferencvaros has only lost one game this season, O'Neill acknowledges the challenge ahead. However, he remains confident in his team's ability to bounce back from a recent disappointing performance in the weekend derby defeat at Ibrox.

O'Neill emphasizes the importance of balancing the squad and preparing for a grueling schedule, with seven games in just 22 days. He believes that facing top European opposition in the Europa League will provide the team with a test they must overcome.

Despite the tough fixtures that lie ahead, O'Neill is determined to secure an early win and give his team a positive start to the Europa League campaign. He stresses that the team must rise to the occasion and secure points in the upcoming matches before the break.