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Celtic manager O'Neill expects World Cup players back for season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:13 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Celtic manager O'Neill expects World Cup players back for season opener

Summary

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill anticipates all World Cup players will resume training next week, ahead of the Scottish Premiership season start on August 3 against Dundee. Kieran Tierney and Sebastian Tounekti featured in the 2-2 friendly draw with AC Milan, while others like Alistair Johnston and Auston Trusty are expected back soon. O'Neill noted concerns over Benjamin Nygren's Achilles but described it as manageable. He praised young players like Thomas Hatton for their performances in recent matches and is encouraged by their development during pre-season.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic opens the season against Dundee on August 3.
•Tierney and Tounekti played in a recent friendly against AC Milan.
•O'Neill expects Trusty to return on Monday.
•Young players like Hatton impressed during pre-season.
•Nygren has a minor Achilles issue but is expected to recover quickly.

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1:13 PMYahoo Sports — O'Neill expects World Cup players to be back for Celtic opener

What they're saying

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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expects the full contingent of his World Cup players to be in training next week before the new Scottish Premiership season kicks-off. Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney and Tunisia winger Sebastian Tounekti both started in Saturday's 2-2 friendly draw with AC Milan.
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