{
  "id": 8180411,
  "title": "Celtic are 'little bit broken' - but is change of shape 'worth risking'?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/celtic-are-little-bit-broken-but-is-change-of-shape-worth-risking",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T05:24:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/celtic-little-bit-broken-change-000351737.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Celtic's Europa League match against Ferencvaros on Sunday proved to be a somber reminder of their struggles in recent games. After a shaky start, the Scottish champions retreated into a shell, leaving fans and supporters disheartened. Captain Callum McGregor acknowledged that the team needed to fight through this period with hard work and a collective effort.\n\nThe ultimate test will be their upcoming match against Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. O Neill's team must maintain unity and stay focused, especially in crucial moments. The manager's recent changes to the formation, including a move to a 4-4-2 system, have been questioned by former players and critics alike. Despite these shifts, O Neill remains confident in his team's resilience and ability to adapt.",
  "summary": "After last Sunday's drubbing at Ibrox, Celtic needed a reaction against Ferencvaros in the Europa League. The concessions were alarmingly easy from a Celtic perspective and after a lively start, they retreated into their shells. Empty seats and boos met the final whistle and things don't get any easier for Martin O'Neill's side.",
  "key_points": [
    "Celtic's Europa League match against Ferencvaros was a somber reminder of recent struggles.",
    "Captain Callum McGregor acknowledged team's need for hard work and collective effort.",
    "Manager O'Neill's recent 4-4-2 formation changes questioned by critics."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}