Martin O’Neill evaluates squad depth after resting Camilo Duran against St Johnstone
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill rotated his squad during Wednesday’s 1-0 win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park. The manager opted to bench key forward Camilo Duran, who had appeared fatigued during a previous outing against St Mirren. O’Neill utilized the match to test fringe players like Oliver Sorensen while managing the workload of his starters. The team now turns its attention toward a series of high-profile fixtures, including a Premier Sports Cup match against Rangers this Sunday. Following that domestic derby, Celtic begins its Europa League campaign with a fixture against Ferencvaros. O’Neill remains focused on the upcoming schedule after securing the victory in Perth.
- •Celtic defeated St Johnstone 1-0 on Wednesday night at McDiarmid Park.
- •Camilo Duran started on the bench as part of a squad rotation strategy.
- •Oliver Sorensen entered the starting lineup for the midweek fixture.
- •Celtic prepares to face Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup this Sunday.
- •The club opens its Europa League campaign against Ferencvaros following the domestic derby.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Martin O’Neill jokes Celtic cannot cope without star man Camilo Duran
"Martin O’Neill has joked that Celtic may already be struggling to cope without Camilo Duran after resting the in-form Colombian against St Johnstone.Duran was surprisingly left on the bench for Wedn...
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