{
  "id": 3236892,
  "title": "O’Neill To Make Changes? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face LASK",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/oneill-to-make-changes-predicted-4-2-3-1-celtic-lineup-to-face-lask",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T10:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/o-neill-changes-predicted-4-101500956.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Celtic head coach Martin O’Neill is considering changes ahead of their UEFA Champions League playoff return against LASK in Austria. The 3-0 victory at Celtic Park in the first leg sets the stage for Tuesday night's trip abroad. Celtic's Champions League aspirations are bolstered by their recent Austrian Bundesliga title win after a 61-year drought.\n\nDefensively, Viljami Sinisalo is poised to maintain his first-choice status after Kasper Schmeichel's injury. The Finnish goalkeeper's resolve will be crucial against LASK. In the backline, Colby Donovan will likely take the right-back spot, while Alistair Johnston will be sidelined until October. Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty have been reliable, with Kieran Tierney's creativity remaining vital. The versatile Liam Scales may feature from the bench, adding both defensive and midfield utility.\n\nMidfield-wise, Mika Baur will join Arne Engels in the deep-lying role, forming a 'double pivot' alongside Callum McGregor. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Luke McCowan, and Reo Hatate could serve as substitutes. Benjamin Nygren's excellent form in the reverse fixture continues, with Camilo Duran stepping up from the traditional number nine role for Kasper Høgh. However, Duran has shown impressive form, scoring twice in the last match. Yang Hyun-jun may need refinement in finishing but deserves a chance due to his work rate.\n\nIn attack, Høgh's record-breaking goal haul against Kilmarnock highlights his potential as a poacher and playmaker ahead of Johnny Kenny and Callum Osmand.",
  "summary": "After a 3-0 win at Parkhead in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff, Celtic will travel to Austria to face LASK on Tuesday night. While they have one foot in the competition’s league p...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}