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Celtic struggles in Europa League prompt January defensive midfielder pursuit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 6:05 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Celtic struggles in Europa League prompt January defensive midfielder pursuit

Summary

Celtic's European campaign has faced challenges as the team has lost its first three Europa League fixtures. Despite a convincing 7-1 victory against Hearts in domestic play, questions about squad depth and balance are emerging. The club aims to sign a defensive midfielder in January to support its tactics and compensate for recent player departures. Recruitment chief Tam Mullen is tasked with finding immediate contributors to strengthen the squad for the rest of the season.

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•Celtic lost their first three Europa League fixtures.
•The team achieved a 7-1 victory against Hearts.
•Celtic is prioritizing a defensive midfielder for January.
•The club's summer recruitment has faced scrutiny.
•Tam Mullen is overseeing January transfer efforts.

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6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic Target January Defensive Midfielder: Has The Summer Planning Failed?

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Celtic’s domestic form has offered encouragement, but their European campaign has exposed questions about the balance of Martin O’Neill’s squad. The Scottish champions have lost their first thre...
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