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Celtic struggles with defeat ahead of derby against Rangers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:42 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Celtic struggles with defeat ahead of derby against Rangers

Summary

Celtic faced a challenging start to their Europa League campaign, suffering a 3-1 home defeat to Ferencvaros on September 17. Fans expressed concerns about the team's performance and the implications for their upcoming derby against Rangers on September 20. Amidst calls for tactical adjustments and player changes, supporters remain hopeful that the return of players like Alistair Johnston, Jota, and Yang could bolster the squad. The pressure is on Celtic to recover quickly to avoid a third consecutive loss this week, especially against their rivals.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic lost 3-1 to Ferencvaros in their Europa League opener.
•Fans fear a challenging derby against Rangers following this defeat.
•Calls for tactical changes and improved player performances are echoing in the fanbase.
•Key players are expected to return in time for the derby on September 20.

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What they're saying

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Must focus on the weekend, Celtic can't lose three games in a week, twice to the Rangers! Alistair Johnston, Jota and Yang back will be soon, Celtic need to hang in there. A win against Rangers on Sunday and all is forgotten.
— Yahoo Sports

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