Celtic's Maloney updates on O'Neill's health and Jota's recovery
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:29 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 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.
- 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Martin O’Neill ‘improving’ but misses Celtic game after hospital stay
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — 'Improving' O'Neill misses Kilmarnock match after hospital stay
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic's O'Neill misses Kilmarnock match after hospital stay
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Maloney on O'Neill, Jota return & Celtic transfer latest
"Celtic manager Martin O'Neill will not be in the dugout for his side's Scottish Premiership match against Kilmarnock on Sunday following his midweek hospital stay. O'Neill is convalescing at home after undergoing "a small procedure" earlier this week and assistant Shaun Maloney will take charge of the Scottish champions at Rugby Park. The 74-year-old Northern Irishman is understood to be recovering well, but the match has come too early for him to attend.
"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.
"Celtic manager Martin O'Neill missed the Scottish champions' match away to Kilmarnock on Sunday as the 74-year-old continues to recover from a hospital procedure.Celtic announced earlier this week that O'Neill had undergone a "small procedure" in hospital on Wednesday before being discharged the following day.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 1:29 PMMartin O’Neill ‘improving’ but misses Celtic game after hospital stay
O’Neill underwent a ‘small procedure’ in hospital on Wednesday before being discharged the next day
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 1:23 PM'Improving' O'Neill misses Kilmarnock match after hospital stay
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill missed the Scottish champions' match away to Kilmarnock on Sunday as the 74-year-old continues to recover from a hospital procedure.Celtic announced earlier this week that O'Neill had undergone a "small procedure" in hospital on Wednesday before being discharged the following day.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:09 PMCeltic's O'Neill misses Kilmarnock match after hospital stay
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill will not be in the dugout for his side's Scottish Premiership match against Kilmarnock on Sunday following his midweek hospital stay. O'Neill is convalescing at home after undergoing "a small procedure" earlier this week and assistant Shaun Maloney will take charge of the Scottish champions at Rugby Park. The 74-year-old Northern Irishman is understood to be recovering well, but the match has come too early for him to attend.
- 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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