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country flag Europa League Round Grp H (6)
Celtic vs. Lille OSC
Thu 10 December 2020 20:00
Referee
Fábio Veríssimo (Portugal)
Weather at KO
weather icon Possible Light Rain  7oC | Precip: 58% (0.51 mm) | Wind 5.2 m/s
Travel Info
2 hours plane
Distance
918 KM
Venue
No Fans

Celtic

Last updated: Fri 11 December 2020 08:02
In Brief

Celtic have won only two of their last 11. Duffy and Griffiths may return. Forrest the main absentee. Christie banned. Three big doubts.

Looking Back

Celtic’s catastrophic run of form continued at the weekend as they were forced to come from behind to draw 1-1 with St Johnstone at home.

Changed shape into a 3-5-2 formation, which saw Tom Rogic pushed up front to support Odsonne Edouard. Mohamed Elyounoussi came off the bench to get the equalising goal seven minutes from the end.

Result greeted with fans protests after the match. Players’ bus was targeted by missiles.

Only two wins in their last 11 overall.

Looking Ahead

No fans permitted.

Squad is likely to be rotated for this match. While Celtic want to save some face in the group, failing to beat Kilmarnock on Sunday will have far greater ramifications for their season. David Turnbull, Ismaila Soro and Patryk Klimala set to start.

Shane Duffy and Leigh Griffiths may return. James Forrest the most notable absentee. Nir Bitton, Hatem Elhamed and Olivier Ntcham all major doubts.

Ryan Christie is banned. He has underperformed this season, however.

Points of Interest

Drew 2-2 in Lille previously. Only point they have won in the group.

Lille OSC

Last updated: Fri 11 December 2020 08:02
In Brief

Lille seeking to continue impressive away European form. Celik, Pied and Araujo out. Sanches probably missing. Several players on a suspension tightrope.

Looking Back

Lille secured an impressive 2-1 win over Monaco on Sunday, with Jonathan David and Yusuf Yazici on target.

Continue to manage their squad well through a busy period of fixtures. Have perhaps lost a little of their edge but that was to be anticipated.

Already through in Europe after a 2-1 win over Sparta Prague last week but now seeking to sure top spot.

Looking Ahead

Right-back area continues to be an area of trouble, with Zeki Celik and Jeremy Pied both out. Tiago Djalo has filled in surprisingly well but has not been flawless.

Renato Sanches remains a doubt but is stepping up his training. Luiz Araujo will miss out on the wing.

With Benjamin Andre, Sven Botman, Domagoj Bradaric and Xeka all one booking away from a ban, squad will be managed in this match.

Points of Interest

Lille have won away games against Sparta Prague and AC Milan by an aggregate of 7-1.

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Lille OSC

Last updated: Fri 11 December 2020 08:02
In Brief

Lille seeking to continue impressive away European form. Celik, Pied and Araujo out. Sanches probably missing. Several players on a suspension tightrope.

Looking Back

Lille secured an impressive 2-1 win over Monaco on Sunday, with Jonathan David and Yusuf Yazici on target.

Continue to manage their squad well through a busy period of fixtures. Have perhaps lost a little of their edge but that was to be anticipated.

Already through in Europe after a 2-1 win over Sparta Prague last week but now seeking to sure top spot.

Looking Ahead

Right-back area continues to be an area of trouble, with Zeki Celik and Jeremy Pied both out. Tiago Djalo has filled in surprisingly well but has not been flawless.

Renato Sanches remains a doubt but is stepping up his training. Luiz Araujo will miss out on the wing.

With Benjamin Andre, Sven Botman, Domagoj Bradaric and Xeka all one booking away from a ban, squad will be managed in this match.

Points of Interest

Lille have won away games against Sparta Prague and AC Milan by an aggregate of 7-1.

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