Celtic's Maloney updates on O'Neill's health and Jota's recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Celtic assistant manager Shaun Maloney addressed the media ahead of the team's match against Kilmarnock on Sunday. Maloney reported that manager Martin O'Neill is recovering well after a recent hospital procedure, although his availability for the match remains uncertain. Jota returned to training but is still weeks away from full fitness. Maloney indicated that no squad changes are expected for the weekend as the club continues to work on strengthening their depth ahead of the Champions League play-off against LASK. The team will aim for a challenging performance at Kilmarnock's improved pitch.
- •Maloney reports O'Neill is out of the hospital and improving.
- •Jota trains but is not ready for match action yet.
- •Maloney expects no significant squad changes for Kilmarnock.
- •Celtic aims to enhance squad depth before the Champions League play-off.
- •Kilmarnock's pitch has been noted as an upgrade by Maloney.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Maloney on O'Neill, Jota return & Celtic transfer latest
"Assistant manager Shaun Maloney has been speaking to the media as Celtic prepare for Sunday's trip to face Kilmarnock. After undergoing a "small procedure" in hospital earlier this week, Maloney says manager Martin O'Neill was "in good form" when he went to see him on Thursday. Maloney confirms the 74-year-old got out of hospital on Thursday and is "loads better" than he was earlier this week.
"Shaun Maloney revealed that Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is out of hospital and in "good form".
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:04 PMMaloney on O'Neill, Jota return & Celtic transfer latest
Assistant manager Shaun Maloney has been speaking to the media as Celtic prepare for Sunday's trip to face Kilmarnock. After undergoing a "small procedure" in hospital earlier this week, Maloney says manager Martin O'Neill was "in good form" when he went to see him on Thursday. Maloney confirms the 74-year-old got out of hospital on Thursday and is "loads better" than he was earlier this week.
- Sky Sports—Celtic boss O'Neill in 'good form' after being released from hospital
Shaun Maloney revealed that Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is out of hospital and in "good form".
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